Can you use methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) in ACQUITY? - WKB88906
Article number: 88906
ENVIRONMENT
- ACQUITY UPLC
- ACQUITY UPLC H-Class
ANSWER
Yes, MTBE does not form peroxides easily, so is okay to use. You need to use the THF/Hexane Kit, and the seal wash needs to be 100% IPA.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- ACQUITY UPLC System Hexane/Tetrahydrofuran Upgrade Kits
- Hexane/THF Mobile Phase Kit (205000971)
- Hexane/THF Mobile Phase Kit for i2V (205000972)
- ACQUITY UPLC H-Class Hexane/THF Mobile Phase Kit (205000973)
- ACQUITY UPLC H-Class Bio Hexane/THF Mobile Phase Kit (205000800)