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Poly(Bisphenol A carbonate)

average M_w ~45,000 by GPC

• Synonym(s): 4,4′-Dihydroxydiphenyl-2,2-propane carbonate polymer, Bisphenol A carbonate homopolymer, Carbonic acid-4,4′-dihydroxydiphenyl-2,2-propane copolymer, Poly(dian carbonate), Poly[2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane carbonate]
• CAS Number: 25037-45-0
• MDL number: MFCD00084476
• UNSPSC Code: 12162002
• PubChem Substance ID: 24850948
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• mol wt: average M_w ~45,000 by GPC
• Quality Level: 100
• refractive index: n20/D 1.585
• transition temp: T_g 150 °C; T_m 267 °C
• density: 1.2 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: CC(C)(c1ccc(O)cc1)c2ccc(O)cc2
• InChI: 1S/C15H16O2.CH2O3/c1-15(2,11-3-7-13(16)8-4-11)12-5-9-14(17)10-6-12;2-1(3)4/h3-10,16-17H,1-2H3;(H2,2,3,4)
• InChI key: XSXWYGABGYBZRM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Gene Information: mouse ... Esr1(13982) ; rat ... Ar(24208)

Description

General description

Poly(Bisphenol A carbonate) (PC) is a thermoplastic polymer with optical clarity, high refractive index, and toughness. It can be used to prepare optical lenses and as a supporting matrix to fabricate hybrid nanofiber membranes.

Application

Poly(Bisphenol A carbonate) has been used:

• To prepare transparent nanocomposites for optical applications.
• To study the wettability of graphene.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves