Bisphenol A

C₁₅H₁₆O₂

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

CAS: 80-05-7

Visão geral

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.

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Hydrogen H 16 1,0080
Carbon C 15 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Composição elemental

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

Usos

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

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

  • ⚠ 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

Propriedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Massa molar
228,29 g/mol
Densidade
1,2000 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
158,0 °C
Ponto de ebulição
360,0 °C
Solubilidade
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

Também conhecido como

BPA

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).