C15H16O2
228.29 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalDanger
Bisphenol A
CAS80-05-7EC201-245-8
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
Intermediate for epoxy and polycarbonate resins
Bisphenol A is an industrial chemical used primarily as an intermediate in the production of epoxy resins and polycarbonate resins. It is a key building block in the manufacture of high-performance plastics and coatings.
Intermediate for epoxy resinsIntermediate for polycarbonate resinsComponent in flame retardants
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CAS 80-05-7
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Referencestereoisomer of
4,4'-[(²H₆)Propane-2,2-diyl]di(²H₅)phenol
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Referencestereoisomer of
BISPHENOL-A-3,3',5,5'-D4
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Safety Reference
Danger
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H370Causes damage to organs
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H401Toxic to aquatic life
H303May be harmful if swallowed
H313May be harmful in contact with skin
Regulatory Compliance1
- EU REACH SVHCEURegulation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
4-[2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]phenol
InChIKey
IISBACLAFKSPIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(C)(C1=CC=C(C=C1)O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)O
Synonyms (74)
- 2OH
- BPA
- DIAN
- Bisphenol A, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
- 2,2-Bis(hydroxyphenyl)propane
- 2,2-Bis-4'-hydroxyfenylpropan
- 2,2-Di(4-phenylol)propane
- 2e2r
- 2p7g
- 4,2-diphenylpropane
- 4,2-propane
- 4,4' Isopropylidinediphenol
- 4,4'-Bisphenol A
- 4,4'-Dihydroxdiphenylpropane
- 4,4'-Dihydroxydiphenylpropane
- 4,4'-Isopropylidenebisphenol
- 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol
- 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol B
- Biphenol A
- Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane
- Bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)propane
- Bisferol A
- Bisferol A [Czech]
- Bisphenol
- Bisphenol A
- Bisphenol A (4,4)
- Bisphenol A (BPA)
- Bisphenol A (Standard)
- Diano
- Diphenylolpropane
- Ipognox 88
- Millad HBPA
- Parabis A
- Phenol,4'-isopropylidenedi-
- Pluracol 245
- Rikabanol
- Ucar bisphenol A
- Ucar bisphenol HP
- bisphenol A, disodium salt
- bisphenol A, sodium salt
- p,p'-Bisphenol A
- p,p'-Dihydroxydiphenylpropane
- p,p'-Isopropylidenebisphenol
- p,p'-Isopropylidenediphenol