Previously, MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether) was the oxygenate of choice, but fell out of favour in 2004 when it was found to contaminate ground water.
Based on the principle of ester hydrolyzation to ether in alkali condition, the process for preparation of dimethyl sulfide from sodium methyl sulfate residue was investigated.
根据酯在碱性条件下水解反应生成醚的原理，研究了以甲基硫酸钠废渣为原料制备二甲基硫醚的方法。
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The study results of the toxicity of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) were reviewed.