Type
MTBE through Etherification of Isobutene with Methanol
Process
Coupling reaction
Abbreviation

MTBE is manufactured from 2-Methylpropene (Isobutene) and Methanol using an acid catalyst. The Catalyst is an Anionic Ion-Exchange Resin and the Reaction is carried out at ca 340-360 °K and 8 atm Pressure, with Methanol in Excess. The unused Methanol is recovered and recycled.

Link
https://www.essentialchemicalindustry.org/chemicals/methyl-t-butyl-ether.html
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