2,2-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-isopropylphenyl)propane

CAS: 127-54-8

Ref. 3D-FB62577

Product Information

• Name: 2,2-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-isopropylphenyl)propane
• Synonyms: 4,4'-Isopropylidenebis(2-isopropylphenol), 4,4'-Isopropylidenebis(2-Isopropylphenol), 4,4'-Propane-2,2-Diylbis[2-(Propan-2-Yl)Phenol]

Description

2,2-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-isopropylphenyl)propane, or BPP, is a chemical that belongs to the class of pyridine compounds. It is used as a solvent in some human food products and has been detected in low concentrations in drinking water. The compound absorbs light at a frequency of 350 nm with an extinction coefficient of 2.6x10^(-5). BPP can be analyzed by various chromatographic techniques as well as spectrometry analysis. The main health effect associated with BPP is its ability to cause genetic damage, which can lead to cancer.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 312.45 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₁H₂₈O₂
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C21H28O2/c1-13(2)17-11-15(7-9-19(17)22)21(5,6)16-8-10-20(23)18(12-16)14(3)4/h7-14,22-23H,1-6H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=IJWIRZQYWANBMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)c1cc(C(C)(C)c2ccc(O)c(C(C)C)c2)ccc1O