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Bisphenol A - History and use

Bisphenol A - History and use: Encyclopedia II - Bisphenol A - History and use

Bisphenol A was first synthesized by Dianin in 1891[1],[2]. Bisphenol A was investigated in the 1930s during the search for synthetic estrogens. At that time, another synthesized compound, diethylstilbestrol, turned out to be more powerful an estrogen, so bisphenol A was not used as a synthetic estrogen. Its current main uses are as a monomer in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastic and in the manufacture of epoxy resins. Bisphenol A is also used as an antioxidant in plasticizers and in ...

Bisphenol A: Encyclopedia II - Bisphenol A - History and use

Bisphenol A - History and use

Bisphenol A was first synthesized by Dianin in 1891^[1],^[2]. Bisphenol A was investigated in the 1930s during the search for synthetic estrogens. At that time, another synthesized compound, diethylstilbestrol, turned out to be more powerful an estrogen, so bisphenol A was not used as a synthetic estrogen. Its current main uses are as a monomer in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastic and in the manufacture of epoxy resins. Bisphenol A is also used as an antioxidant in plasticizers and in PVC, and as a polymerization inhibitor in PVC.

Polycarbonates are widely used in many consumer products, from sunglasses and CDs to water and food containers and shatter-resistant baby bottles. Some polymers used in dental fillings also contain bisphenol A, while epoxy resins containing bisphenol A are popular coatings for the inside of cans used for canning food.