CAS 80-09-1 Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl) Sulfone - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl) Sulfone

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Catalog Number

ACM80091-1

CAS Number

80-09-1

Product Name

Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl) Sulfone

Structure

Category

Pressure & Heat Sensitive Recording Materials; Heat & Pressure Sensitive Dyes; Monomers; Polymers

Description

DryPowder; PelletsLargeCrystals

IUPAC Name

4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)sulfonylphenol

Molecular Weight

250.27g/mol

Molecular Formula

C12H10O4S

Canonical SMILES

C1=CC(=CC=C1O)S(=O)(=O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)O

InChI

InChI=1S/C12H10O4S/c13-9-1-5-11(6-2-9)17(15,16)12-7-3-10(14)4-8-12/h1-8,13-14H

InChI Key

VPWNQTHUCYMVMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Melting Point

240.5 °C;240.5 °C

Density

1.3663 g/cu cm at 15 °C

Solubility

Insoluble in water;Soluble in ethanol, ether; slightly soluble in benzene, DMSO

Application

Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl) Sulfone, commonly identified as 4,4'-Sulfonyldiphenol or Bisphenol S (BPS), is primarily used as a reactant in epoxy reactions and serves as a latent thermal catalyst for epoxy resin. It appears as white needle-like crystals and is characterized by its ability to dissolve freely in aliphatic hydrocarbons, soluble in alcohols and ethers, slightly soluble in aromatics, but insoluble in water. The compound's structure includes two hydroxyl groups and a potent electron-absorbing sulfone group, which imparts stronger acidity compared to other phenols. Moreover, BPS has found applications beyond industrial use, as it was initially utilized as a supposedly safer alternative to bisphenol A in consumer products such as food packaging and beverage containers. However, recent research indicates potential health concerns, including its impact on the function of melanocytes and an association with increased serum uric acid levels, particularly among boys. As such, while BPS plays a significant role in various chemical reactions and product manufacturing, its health implications warrant careful consideration.

Color/Form

White, crystalline powder;Needles (from water), orhombic bipyramidol

Complexity

302

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

201-250-5

Exact Mass

250.02998g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

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