It is pronounced as "biss-feh-nawl."
No, Bisphenol A is not soluble in water because it is a hydrophobic compound. Instead, Bisphenol A is soluble in organic solvents like acetone and methanol.
Bisphenol A is used in making plastics. It can be found in water bottles and the linings of food product cans. Bisphenol A is also used in the manufacture of thermal printing paper.
The chemical formula for Bisphenol A is C15H16O2.
A bisphenol is any of a class of organic compounds, derived from methylenediphenol, formed by the condensation of a phenol with an aldehyde or ketone.
If the water bottle is made of plastic, it is NOT safe to heat it! When you heat a water bottle, a chemical in the plastic called Bisphenol A can leach into the liquid and then you absorb the chemical. The first usage of a precursor of Bisphenol A was used as a hormone and Bisphenol A has been shown to cause serious hormonal changes in animal studies. While the FDA still consideres Bisphenol A to be completely safe, many consumers are not so sure and have been taking action. Bisphenol A free plastic water bottles and baby bottles are not coming out onto the market, so now you can make a choice for yourself.
Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a chemical used in the production of plastics and resins, while Bisphenol-F (BPF) is a similar compound with a fluorine atom replacing a hydrogen atom in the chemical structure. Both chemicals have been used as alternatives to BPA due to concerns about its health effects, but research is ongoing to determine the safety of these substitutes.
Aluminum cans contain Bisphenol A in the lining. This is known to cause cancer in large doses. This is also the reason a beverage in an aluminum can might taste like metal.
No, ABS plastic does not contain bisphenol-A. ABS plastic is a polymer made from acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene, and does not use bisphenol-A in its composition. ABS is commonly used in the manufacture of a variety of consumer products such as toys, electronic housings, and automotive parts.
The essential reaction is between phosgene and bisphenol.
BPA stands for Bisphenol-A
Bisphenol-A is commonly used to make plastic bottles, and improve the plasticity of plastics to make them easier to work. For example in plastic drink bottles, and similar plastic goods. There is a good article in Wikipedia.org.