2,2-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)propane
[CAS# 79-97-0]

Identification

• Classification: Natural product >> Natural phenols
• Name: 2,2-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)propane
• Synonyms: 4,4'-(1-Methylethylidene)bis[2-methylphenol]
• Molecular Formula: C₁₇H₂₀O₂
• Molecular Weight: 256.34
• CAS Registry Number: 79-97-0
• EC Number: 201-240-0

Properties

• Melting point: 138-140 °C
• Boiling point: 238-240 °C (12 mmHg)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Statements: R36/37/38
• Safety Statements: S26;S36

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	2	H335
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	2	H341
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373