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Bisphenol A
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Bisphenol A |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | BPA;2,2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane;Diphenylolpropane |
| Chinese name | 双酚A |
| Chinese synonyms | BPA;2,2-二(4-羟基苯基)丙烷;二酚基丙烷 |
| Chemical category | Fine & Specialty Chemicals |
| CAS No. | 80-05-7 |
| EINECS No. | 201-245-8 |
| Molecular formula | C15H16O2 |
| Molecular weight | 228.29 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.8%; melting point ≥156°C; free phenol ≤0.01%; water ≤0.1%; color (Pt-Co) ≤20
Performance characteristics
White crystalline flakes or powder, slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and alkali
Application scenarios
Polycarbonate resin production, epoxy resin production, flame retardant, plasticizer