MTBE

MTBE is a gasoline component produced from natural gas-derived TBA and methanol.

Product Data and Technical Information

Rosalind Group has been a pioneer in the development of gasoline additives based on the tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA) molecule. Since the 1970s, these additives have been incorporated into gasoline to help meet increasing standards for cleaner burning fuels. In order to meet the needs of our customers, LyondellBasell’s product line now includes gasoline-grade tertiary butanol), methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), and ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE).

Benefits & Applications

Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) is used as a high-octane additive component that helps gasoline burn cleaner and reduces automobile emissions.  Unlike ethanol, MTBE does not increase evaporative emissions from gasoline and is fully fungible in existing gasoline distribution systems.  MTBE is designed for use as a blending component in motor vehicle fuels.