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2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane

SKU 24021030 CAS 80-05-7 Available on enquiry

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2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane, commonly known as **Bisphenol A (BPA)**, is a synthetic organic compound widely used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, particularly for food containers, water bottles, and dental sealants. It serves as a key monomer in polymer synthesis due to its structural properties. This chemical has a CAS number of 80-05-7 and is stored safely at ambient conditions. It carries no signal word under standard hazard classifications. Molekula supplies 2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

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Overview

SKU: 24021030
CAS Number: 80-05-7
IUPAC Name: 4-[2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]phenol
EC Number: 201-245-8
Exact Mass: 228.115
SMILES: CC(C)(C1=CC=C(C=C1)O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)O
InChIKey: IISBACLAFKSPIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: 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
PubChem CID: 6623

Synonyms

2,2-Bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)propane
4,4'-(propane-2,2-diyl)diphenol
4,4'-Bisphenol A
4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol
Bisphenol
Bisphenol A
DIAN
Diano
Diphenylolpropane
Parabis A

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance: White flakes
Odour: Mild phenolic odor
Melting Point: 160 °C
Boiling Point: 360.5 °C at 760 mmHg
Density: 1.2 (relative, water = 1)
Water Solubility: 300 mg/L at 25 °C
Solubility (other solvents): Very soluble in ethanol, ether, benzene, alkali; soluble in acetic acid
Vapour Pressure: 4.0 × 10⁻⁸ mmHg at 25 °C
pKa: pKa = 9.6
log P (octanol/water): 3.32

Source: PubChem CID 6623 (HSDB, ICSC)

Frequently asked questions

What is 2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane (Bisphenol A) commonly used for?

Bisphenol A is primarily used in the production of polycarbonate plastics, epoxy resins, and as a monomer for other polymers like polysulfones and polyesters.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Bisphenol A?

The molecular formula is **C₁₅H₁₆O₂**, and the molecular weight is **228.29 g/mol**.

What is the typical grade of Bisphenol A available from Molekula?

Molekula supplies Bisphenol A in **technical/industrial grade** for manufacturing applications, meeting standard purity requirements for polymer synthesis.

Can Molekula supply Bisphenol A in bulk quantities?

Yes, Molekula can provide Bisphenol A in bulk, with packaging options including drums, totes, or custom solutions based on customer requirements.

How should Bisphenol A be stored?

Store Bisphenol A in a **cool, dry place at ambient temperature**, away from direct sunlight and moisture, in tightly sealed original containers.

What documentation is provided with a Bisphenol A order from Molekula?

Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and a product specification sheet detailing purity and quality standards.

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 2000 from ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified facilities. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.