Table 1 Comparison between MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether) and MMP (2-methoxy-6-methylpyridine)
From: Efficacy and safety of a novel topical agent for gallstone dissolution: 2-methoxy-6-methylpyridine
MTBE | MMP | |
|---|---|---|
Structure |
|
|
Molecular weight (g/mol) | 88.15 | 123.26 |
Boiling point (°C) | 55 | 156 |
Property | High vaporization | Low vaporization |
Feature | Bulky aliphatic chain â‘ Bulky aliphatic chain â‘¡ Hydrophobic | Bulky heterocyclic ring â‘ Bulky aromatic ring â‘¡ Heteroatom â‘¢ Hydrophobic and hydrophilic â‘£ Chelation effect |
Toxicity | Many toxicities have been reported | Less toxicity compare with MTBE |
