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Bisphenol A

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Synonym(s):

2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane, 4,4′-Isopropylidenediphenol

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C(C6H4OH)2
CAS Number:
80-05-7
Molecular Weight:
228.29
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
24848090
EC Number:
201-245-8
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1107700
MDL number:
MFCD00002366
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Quality Level

100

assay

97%

form

solid

bp

220 °C/4 mmHg (lit.)

mp

158-159 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(C)(c1ccc(O)cc1)c2ccc(O)cc2

InChI

1S/C15H16O2/c1-15(2,11-3-7-13(16)8-4-11)12-5-9-14(17)10-6-12/h3-10,16-17H,1-2H3

InChI key

IISBACLAFKSPIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

mouse ... Esr1(13982)
rat ... Ar(24208)

General description

BisphenolA (BPA) is a diphenylmethanederivative with two hydroxyphenyl groups. Its unique chemical structure imparts exceptionalthermal stability and mechanical strength to materials. It is a key monomer inthe production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. BPA enhances thedurability, impact resistance, and transparency of these products, making themideal for applications in automotive, electronics, and construction industries.

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Danger

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

440.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

227 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - ED ENV 1 - ED HH 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Repr. 1B - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

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MKCQ9051
MKCG8489
MKCD7508
MKCM7053
MKCJ7031

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Albert A Koelmans et al.
Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987), 187, 49-54 (2014-01-21)
It is often assumed that ingestion of microplastics by aquatic species leads to increased exposure to plastic additives. However, experimental data or model based evidence is lacking. Here we assess the potential of leaching of nonylphenol (NP) and bisphenol A
R E FitzGerald et al.
Toxicology letters, 230(2), 368-374 (2014-05-17)
Bisphenol A (BPA) is one of the most widely used and extensively studied chemicals. Numerous studies have reported in vitro effects or animal adverse findings at BPA doses lower than the no observed adverse effect levels (NOAELs) established in regulatory
Germaine M Buck Louis et al.
Fertility and sterility, 100(1), 162-169 (2013-04-13)
To explore the relation between bisphenol A and 14 phthalate metabolites and endometriosis. Matched cohort design. Fourteen clinical centers. The operative cohort comprised 495 women undergoing laparoscopy/laparotomy, whereas the population cohort comprised 131 women matched on age and residence. None.
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