2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane
| Product ID: | ANW-13606 | |
| Name: | 2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane | |
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| CAS: | 80-05-7 | |
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| Formula: | C15H16O2 | |
| Formula Weight: | 228.28634 | |
| SMILES: | CC(c1ccc(cc1)O)(c1ccc(cc1)O)C | |
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Pricing/Pack Size
| Pack Size | Purity | Price (USD) |
2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane Chemical Properties
| mp | 158-159 °C(lit.) |
| bp | 220 °C4 mm Hg(lit.) |
| density | 1.195 |
| Fp | 227 °C |
| Water Solubility | <0.1 g/100 mL at 21.5 ºC |
| Merck | 14,1297 |
| BRN | 1107700 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 80-05-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Phenol, 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis-(80-05-7) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Phenol, 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene) bis-(80-05-7) |
2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 37-41-43-62 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39-45-46-39-36/37 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | SL6300000 |
| HS Code | 29072300 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 80-05-7(Hazardous Substances Data) |
2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane Usage and Synthesis
| Chemical Properties | White prills |
| Usage | A monomer used for policarbonate and epoxy resins; exhibits estrogenic activity. |
| General Description | White to light brown flakes or powder. Has a weak medicine odor. Sinks in water. |
| 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. |
2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane Raw Materials and Downstream Products
| Downstream Products | Hydroquinone-->Phenolic epoxy resin-->PHENOL-FORMALDEHYDE RESIN-->POLY(BISPHENOL A CARBONATE)-->POLYSULFONE-->optical plastics based on coplymer of diene macromolecule-->Tetrabromobisphenol A-->EA optical plastics-->Acid Yellow 79 |
| Raw Materials | Sulfuric acid -->Acetone-->Phenol-->Phenolic epoxy resin-->POLY(BISPHENOL A CARBONATE)-->Stirring vessel |