Bisphenol A

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical

**Definition:** A diphenylmethane derivative with two hydroxyphenyl groups. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a colorless solid that is used in the synthesis of commercial plastics, including polycarbonates and epoxy resins, which are incorporated into a wide variety of consumer goods. Ingested BPA may exhibit estrogenic effects. Exposure to BPA may increase the risk of certain cancers.

**Synonyms:** - 2, 2-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane - 2,2-Bis(4'-hydroxyphenyl)propane - 2,2-Bis(4-Hydroxyphenyl)propane - 2,2-Bis(p-hydroxyphenyl)propane - 2,2-Di(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane - 2,2-Di(4-phenylol)propane - 4,4' Isopropylidinediphenol - 4,4'-(1-Methylethane-1,1-diyl)diphenol - 4,4'-(1-Methylethylidene)bisphenol - 4,4'-(Propane-2,2-diyl)diphenol - 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol - BISPHENOL A - BPA - Phenol, 4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis- - Phenol, 4,4'-isopropylidenedi-