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Bisphenol A (BPA) is a synthetic organic compound with the chemical formula (CH₃)₂C(C₆H₄OH)₂, belonging to the diphenylmethane group and characterized by two hydroxyphenyl groups attached to a central carbon atom^[1][2]. It is a colorless crystalline solid, soluble in most common organic solvents but only sparingly soluble in water^[1][3][4]. BPA is primarily produced on an industrial scale by the acid-catalyzed condensation of phenol and acetone^[3].

BPA’s main industrial use is as a building block (monomer) in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, accounting for approximately 65–70% and 25–30% of global BPA production, respectively^[3][5][6]. Polycarbonate plastics made with BPA are valued for their strength, transparency, and heat resistance, making them common in food and beverage containers, safety equipment, medical devices, and optical lenses^[3][5][7]. Epoxy resins derived from BPA are widely used as protective coatings for food and beverage cans, adhesives, paints, and as linings for various containers^[3][5][6].

Global production of BPA exceeded 10 million tonnes in 2022, reflecting its continued importance in the plastics and resins industries, despite ongoing health and environmental discussion^[3][4][5].

References

1. Vedantu > Chemistry > Bisphenol A
2. PubChem > Compound > Bisphenol A
3. Wikipedia > Wiki > Bisphenol A
4. Britannica > Science > Chemistry > Bisphenol A
5. Ages > Human > Nutrition & Food > Residues & Contaminants from A to Z > Bisphenol A
6. European Fodd Safety Authority (efsa) > All Topics > Topics > Bisphenol A
7. Elsapa Alzahbi, 10 Applications for Bisphenol a (BPA).