Product name: Bisphenol A, BPA
CasNo.:80-05-7
Synonyms: BPA;BISPHENOL;4,4'-(propane-2,2-diyl)diphenol;
Bisferol A;DIPHENYLOLPROPANE;Diano;DIANE;bisferola;Biphenol A
Bisphenol A Properties
Molecular Formula | C15H16O2 |
Molar Mass | 228.29 |
Density | 1.195 |
Melting Point | 158-159°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 220°C4mm Hg(lit.) |
Flash Point | 227 °C |
Water Solubility | <0.1 g/100 mL at 21.5 ºC |
Solubility | Soluble in alkali solution, ethanol, acetone, acetic acid, ether and benzene, slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride, almost insoluble in water. |
Vapor Presure | <1 Pa (25 °C) |
Appearance | Small white particles |
Color | Clear light yellow to light orange |
Odor | Phenol like |
pKa | 10.29±0.10(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Store below +30°C. |
Refractive Index | 1.5542 (estimate) |
Uses;
A high-production-volume chemical used in manufacture of epoxy-phenolic resins (protective linings for food and beverage cans); monomer for polycarbonate resins (used in food contact materials such as returnable beverage bottles, infant feeding bottles, plates, and mugs); antioxidant in PVC plastics; inhibitor of end polymerization in PVC plastics