Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

IUPAC: BADGE

CAS: 1675-54-3

Overview

BADGE is the basic building block of most epoxy resins, formed from bisphenol A and epichlorohydrin. It is the world's most produced epoxy resin monomer.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 24 1.0080
Carbon C 21 12.0110
Oxygen O 4 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×24
7.1%
C
Carbon ×21
74.1%
O
Oxygen ×4
18.8%

Uses

  • • Epoxy resin base
  • • Adhesives
  • • Coatings
  • • Composites

Fun Facts

  • ✦ The base resin for virtually all commercial two-part epoxy adhesives

Safety

  • ⚠ Skin sensitizer
  • ⚠ Irritant
  • ⚠ BPA concern

Structure

SMILES

CC(C)(C1=CC=C(C=C1)OCC2CO2)C3=CC=C(C=C3)OCC4CO4

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
340.41 g/mol
Density
1.1600 g/cm³
Melting Point
43.0 °C
Solubility
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
340.1675
XLogP
4.0
TPSA
43.5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
4
Rotatable Bonds
8
Heavy Atoms
25
Complexity
384.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether?
Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether (C₂₁H₂₄O₄) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name BADGE.
What is the molecular weight of Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether?
Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether has a molar mass of 340.41 g/mol.
What state is Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether at room temperature?
Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether organic or inorganic?
Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether?
Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether (C₂₁H₂₄O₄) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).