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Bisphenol A vs bisphenol S

Bisphenol A (C15H16O2, CAS 80-05-7) and bisphenol S (C12H10O4S, CAS 80-09-1) are both listed under monomers.

Bisphenol A has a molar mass of 228.29 g/mol, bisphenol S 250.28 g/mol.

Measured melting points are 160 °C for bisphenol A and 240.5 °C for bisphenol S.

Both carry the GHS signal word Danger.

On CompoundList, 235 suppliers list bisphenol A and 85 suppliers list bisphenol S.

Data last updated 7 October 2026

Bisphenol A and bisphenol S compared side by side
Bisphenol A chemical structure, C15H16O2, CAS 80-05-7
Bisphenol A
Bisphenol S chemical structure, C12H10O4S, CAS 80-09-1
Bisphenol S
Identity
Name in our databaseBisphenol ABisphenol S
CAS number80-05-780-09-1
Molecular formulaC15H16O2C12H10O4S
Molar mass228.29 g/mol250.28 g/mol
IUPAC name4-[2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]phenol4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)sulfonylphenol
EC number201-245-8201-250-5
Physical properties
AppearanceCrystallizes as prisms from dil acetic acid and as needles from waterWhite, crystalline powder
Melting point160 °C240.5 °C
Boiling point360.5 °CNot recorded
DensityRelative density (water = 1): 1.2 (25 °C)1.3663 g/cm³ at 15 °C
Flash point227 °CNot recorded
SolubilityIn water, 300 mg/L at 25 °CInsoluble in water
LogP (octanol/water)Computed from the structure3.421.93
Safety (GHS)
Signal wordDangerDanger
Pictograms
GHS05: Corrosive
GHS07: Harmful or irritant
GHS08: Serious health hazard
GHS09: Hazardous to the environment
GHS08: Serious health hazard
Hazard statements
  • H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H318 Causes serious eye damage.
  • H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H360F May damage fertility.
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
  • and 1 more
  • H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
Uses and classification
Uses and functions
  • Monomers
  • Agonist
  • Endocrine disruptor
  • Environmental contaminant
  • Estrogen
  • Hormone
  • Endocrine disruptor
  • Hormone receptor modulator
  • Metabolite
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Receptor modulator
CategoryPolymers and resins › MonomersOrganic chemicals › Sulfur and phosphorus compounds
HS code2907234,4′-Isopropylidenediphenol (bisphenol A, diphenylolpropane) and its salts293090Organo-sulphur compounds, other
Market on CompoundList
Suppliers235 suppliers85 suppliers
Supplier countries31 countries, most in United States, India, China13 countries, most in China, United States, Canada
Price rangeOnly prices set by suppliers who manage their own profilePrice on requestPrice on request

Measured and computed values as shown on each chemical page, plus live listings on CompoundList. Details may have changed, please confirm them with the supplier. Safety data is a summary, not an SDS.

Bisphenol A
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