2300-15-4

Basic information

• Product Name: 2,4-bis[1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)isopropyl]phenol
• Synonyms: Phenol, 2,4-bis(1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl)-; 2,4-Bis(p-hydroxy-alpha,alpha-dimethylbenzyl)phenol; 2,4-Bis(1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)isopropyl)phenol; 2,4-bis[2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]phenol
• CAS NO: 2300-15-4
• Molecular Formula: C₂₄H₂₆O₃
• Molecular Weight: 362.4614
• EINECS: 218-949-6
• Mol File: 2300-15-4.mol
• Article Data: 5

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 535.2°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 239.3°C
• Density: 1.164g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 4.55E-12mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.611
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2,4-bis[1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)isopropyl]phenol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2,4-bis[1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)isopropyl]phenol(2300-15-4)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2,4-bis[1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)isopropyl]phenol(2300-15-4)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 2300-15-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2,4-bis[1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)isopropyl]phenol, also known as bisphenol A (BPA), is a synthetic chemical compound used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. It is commonly found in consumer products such as water bottles, food storage containers, dental sealants, and the lining of canned goods. BPA has been a topic of concern due to its potential to leach into food and beverages and its classification as an endocrine disruptor. Research has linked BPA exposure to various negative health effects, including reproductive and developmental abnormalities, increased risk of certain cancers, and hormone imbalance. As a result, there has been increasing regulation and restriction on the use of BPA in consumer products.

Upstream product

• 74-93-1 methylthiol 
• 67-64-1 acetone 
• 108-95-2 phenol 
• 6156-18-9 2,2-bis(methylthio)propane 
• 102-09-0 bis(phenyl) carbonate 
• 80-05-7 BPA 
• 940-71-6 2,2,4,4,6,6-hexachloro-1,3,5-triaza-2,4,6-triphosphorine 

Downstream Products

• 96377-82-1 Acetic acid 2,4-bis-[1-(4-acetoxy-phenyl)-1-methyl-ethyl]-phenyl ester 

Relevant articles and documents

Oligomeric hydroxy-aryloxy phosphazene based on cyclic chlorophosphazenes

Reaction of hexachlorocyclotriphosphazene and a mixture of cyclic chlorophosphazene [NPCl2]n =3-8 with an excess of diphenylolpropane under different conditions affords corresponding oligomeric hydroxy-aryloxy phosphazenes, which were characterized by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, laser mass spectrometry, 31P and 1H NMR spectroscopy. Side reactions was found with participation of decomposition products of diphenylolpropane. Pleiades Publishing, Ltd., 2013.

IMPROVED PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF POLYPHENOLS

An improved process for the manufacture of a polyphenol compound such as bisphenol-A by introducing into a reaction zone a phenolic compound reactant, a carbonyl compound reactant, and a catalyst promoter comprising bismethylthiopropane added to the reaction system in certain specific locations, and reacting the ingredients within the reaction zone in the presence of an acid catalyst.

Process for the production of 2,2-(4,4'-dihydroxy-diphenyl)propane

A process for the production of 2,2-(4,4'-dihydroxydiphenyl)propane (bisphenol A) of high purity of condensation of phenol with acetone in the presence of strong acids, which comprises Preparing an addition product of bisphenol A and phenol and Separating the constituents of this addition product by fractional condensation of the vapours obtained by treating the addition product at high temperature and at reduced pressure for a short time.