Basic information
Product Name: |
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Synonyms: |
2,2-Bis (4-hydroxyphenol) propane;2,2-Bis(4,4'-hydroxyphenyl)propane;2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-propa;2,2-Bis(hydroxyphenyl)propane;2,2-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)-propan;2,2-bis-4’-hydroxyfenylpropan;2,2-bis-4’-hydroxyfenylpropan(czech);2,2-Bis-4'-hydroxyfenylpropan |
CAS: |
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MF: |
C15H16O2 |
MW: |
228.29 |
Product Categories: |
Bisphenol A (Environmental Endocrine Disruptors);Bisphenol A type Compounds (for High-Performance Polymer Research);Developer;Environmental Endocrine Disruptors;Reagent for High-Performance Polymer Research;Alphabetic;E-LAnalytical Standards;I;Volatiles/ Semivolatiles;Aromatics;Inhibitors |
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Chemical Properties |
melting point |
158-159 °C(lit.) |
boiling point |
400.837 °C at 760 mmHg(lit.) |
density |
1.195 g/cm3 |
Fp |
227 °C |
storage temp. |
Refrigerator |
Water Solubility |
<0.1 g/100 mL at 21.5 ºC |
Usage And Synthesis |
General Description |
White to light brown powder. Has a weak medicine odor. Sinks in water. |
Usage |
endocrine disruptor, plastic monomer |
A monomer used for policarbonate and epoxy resins; exhibits estrogenic activity. BPA is also used as a building block in polycarbonate bottles and in the epoxy-resin liners of metal cans. |
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Air & Water Reactions |
The finely powdered resin is a significant dust explosion hazard. Insoluble in water. |
Reactivity Profile |
Bisphenol A is incompatible with strong oxidizers. Bisphenol A is also incompatible with strong bases, acid chlorides and acid anhydrides. |
Health Hazard |
Dusts irritating to upper respiratory passages; may cause sneezing. |
Fire Hazard |
Bisphenol A is combustible. Bisphenol A may form explosive dust clouds. Static electricity can cause its dust to explode. |