4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol
Synonyms
Bisphenol A;
4,4'-(1-Methylethylidene)bisphenol;
BPA;
Category
Non-ionic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 80-05-7
EINECS: 201-245-8
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C15H16O2
Molecular Weight: 228.29
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), solid.
Solubility slightly soluble in water.
Stability stable. Easily oxidized.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
guinea pig oral LD50 |
4000mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse inhalation LC |
> 1700mg/m3/2H[1] |
|
mouse intraperitoneal LD50 |
150mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse oral LD50 |
2400mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse subcutaneous LDLo |
2500mg/kg[1] |
|
rabbit oral LD50 |
2230mg/kg[1] |
|
rabbit skin LD50 |
3mL/kg[1] |
|
rat oral LD50 |
3250mg/kg[1] |
Reproductive effect[1].
Human toxicity can promote obesity; can interfere with endocrine[2].
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention. Air pollutant.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent anti-oxidizing, dispersing abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as intermediate in organic synthesis.
Use as antioxidant.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 80-05-7, Bisphenol A
[2]: HSDB. 80-05-7, Bisphenol A
Update: 20190908(1)