Bisphenol C
Also known as: 4,4'-(1-Methylethylidene)bis(2-methylphenol), 2,2-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)propane, 3,3'-Dimethylbisphenol A, 4,4'-Isopropylidenedi-o-cresol, Dicresylolpropane, 4,4'-Propane-2,2-diylbis(2-methylphenol), 3,3'-Dimethyldian, 4-[2-(4-Hydroxy-3-methylphenyl)propan-2-yl]-2-methylphenol
Bisphenol C (CAS 79-97-0) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C17H20O2 and a molecular weight of 256.340 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 138-140 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 389.8±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 190.6±21.9 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H335 — May cause respiratory irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 79-97-0
- Jingsj CID
- J-48667-1
- Molecular Formula
- C17H20O2
- Molecular Weight
- 256.340 g/mol
- Category
- Alcohols
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 138-140 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 389.8±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 190.6±21.9 °C |
| Exact Mass | 256.146332 |
| PSA | 40.46000 |
| LogP | 4.35 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.585 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2907299090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2907299090 polyphenols; phenol-alcohols。supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。general tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Bisphenol C?
The CAS number of Bisphenol C is 79-97-0.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Bisphenol C?
Bisphenol C has molecular formula C17H20O2 and molecular weight 256.340 g/mol.
Is Bisphenol C hazardous?
Bisphenol C has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H335 — May cause respiratory irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Bisphenol C?
For Bisphenol C, Upstream Products: o-Cresol, Isopropenyl acetate, Allene; Downstream Products: 2,3,4,5-tetrabromo-6-methylphenol, 2-Methylcyclohexanol, 4-isopropyl-2-methylphenol.
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