2,2-Bis-<4-ethinyl-phenyl>-butan, also known as 4,4'-(1-Methylethylidene)bisphenol or Bisphenol B, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C18H20O. It is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in organic solvents and has a molecular weight of 252.35 g/mol. 2,2-Bis-<4-ethinyl-phenyl>-butan is primarily used as a monomer in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, which are widely used in various applications such as CDs, DVDs, food containers, and protective coatings. Bisphenol B is also utilized as a cross-linking agent in the synthesis of phenolic resins and as a stabilizer in the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Due to its widespread use, there has been ongoing research and debate regarding its potential health and environmental impacts, particularly in relation to endocrine disruption.
The CAS Registry Mumber 6148-15-8 includes 7 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 4 digits, 6,1,4 and 8 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 1 and 5 respectively. Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 6148-15: (6*6)+(5*1)+(4*4)+(3*8)+(2*1)+(1*5)=88 88 % 10 = 8 So 6148-15-8 is a valid CAS Registry Number.