tert-Butyl methyl ether is used as a solvent for chromatography and in the manufacturing of chemicals, drugs, and drug intermediates. It is used as a mobile phase in High Performance Liquid Chromatography. It acts as a fuel component in fuel for gasoline engines. They raise the oxygen content of gasoline (oxygenates).
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