α,α'-Bis--isobuten, also known as bisphenol A (BPA), is an organic compound with the chemical formula C15H16O2. It is a white crystalline solid that is widely used in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. BPA is found in various consumer products, including food and beverage containers, dental sealants, and thermal receipt paper. However, due to concerns about its potential endocrine-disrupting properties and health risks, many countries have restricted or banned its use in certain applications, particularly those involving direct contact with food and beverages.
The CAS Registry Mumber 16440-42-9 includes 8 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 5 digits, 1,6,4,4 and 0 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 4 and 2 respectively. Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 16440-42: (7*1)+(6*6)+(5*4)+(4*4)+(3*0)+(2*4)+(1*2)=89 89 % 10 = 9 So 16440-42-9 is a valid CAS Registry Number.