Bisphenol A

C₁₅H₁₆O₂

IUPAC: 4,4'-(Propane-2,2-diyl)diphenol

CAS: 80-05-7

نظرة عامة

Bisphenol A is a chemical used to make polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. It has come under intense scrutiny as an endocrine disruptor that mimics estrogen. Many countries have banned BPA in baby bottles and food packaging, leading to 'BPA-free' products.

التركيب

العنصر الرمز الذرات الكتلة الذرية
Hydrogen H 16 1,0080
Carbon C 15 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

التركيب العنصري

H
7,1%
C
78,9%
O
14,0%

الاستخدامات

  • Polycarbonate plastic production
  • Epoxy resin lining for cans
  • Thermal receipt paper
  • Dental sealants (historical)

حقائق مثيرة

  • About 90% of people in developed countries have detectable BPA levels in their bodies

السلامة

  • ⚠ Endocrine disruptor (estrogenic)
  • ⚠ Banned in baby products in many countries
  • ⚠ Can leach from heated plastics

Structure

SMILES

CC(C)(C1=CC=C(C=C1)O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)O

الخصائص

النوع
organic
الحالة
solid
الكتلة المولية
228,29 g/mol
الكثافة
1,2000 g/cm³
نقطة الانصهار
158,0 °C
نقطة الغليان
360,0 °C
الذوبانية
0.3 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
228,1150
XLogP
3,3
TPSA
40,5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
2
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
17
Complexity
209,0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bisphenol A?
Bisphenol A (C₁₅H₁₆O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 4,4'-(Propane-2,2-diyl)diphenol.
What is the molecular weight of Bisphenol A?
Bisphenol A has a molar mass of 228.291 g/mol.
What state is Bisphenol A at room temperature?
Bisphenol A is a solid at room temperature.
Is Bisphenol A organic or inorganic?
Bisphenol A is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Bisphenol A?
Bisphenol A (C₁₅H₁₆O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).