Bisphenol A

C₁₅H₁₆O₂

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

CAS: 80-05-7

Ikhtisar

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.

Komposisi

Unsur	Simbol	Atom	Massa Atom
Hydrogen	H	16	1,0080
Carbon	C	15	12,0110
Oxygen	O	2	15,9990

Komposisi Elemental

Hydrogen ×16

7,1%

Carbon ×15

78,9%

Oxygen ×2

14,0%

Kegunaan

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

Fakta Menarik

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

Keselamatan

⚠ 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

Sifat

Jenis: organic
Keadaan: solid
Massa Molar: 228,29 g/mol
Kerapatan: 1,2000 g/cm³
Titik Lebur: 158,0 °C
Titik Didih: 360,0 °C
Kelarutan: 0.3 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 228,1150
XLogP: 3,3
TPSA: 40,5 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 2
H-Bond Acceptors: 2
Rotatable Bonds: 2
Heavy Atoms: 17
Complexity: 209,0

Juga Dikenal Sebagai

BPA

Senyawa Terkait

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).