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Bisphenol A

4-[2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]phenol · also: Diano · Rikabanol · Bisphenol · Parabis A · Ipognox 88 · Biphenol A

FormulaC15H16O2
Mol. weight228.291
PubChem CID6623
InChIKeyIISBACLAFKSPIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC(C)(C1=CC=C(C=C1)O)C2=CC=C(C=C2)O
146,936Patents
9,620Research papers9,619 indexed in detail
13,810Patents - last 3 years
1,484Papers - last 3 years

Who owns the IP

The organizations most actively patenting around this compound, ranked by referenced patent volume.

#AssigneePatents
1Saudi Arabian Oil Co2,981
2General Electric Co2,824
3Dow Inc2,513
4Resonac Holdings Corp1,856
5Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp1,459
6BASF SE1,443
7Bayer AG1,357
83M Co1,284
9PPG Industries Inc989
10Sumitomo Bakelite Co Ltd878

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Where innovation is concentrated

Patent classifications ranked by volume reveal the technical domains with the most active filing.

#CodeAreaPatents
1C08LPolymer compositions (blends)47,841
2C08GPolymers from non-vinyl bonds (e.g. polyamides, polyesters)42,982
3C08KPolymer compositions (additives)33,092
4C09DCoatings, paints, varnishes21,470
5C08JWorking-up of plastics13,844
6C09JAdhesives12,093
7C08FPolymers from C=C unsaturated bonds10,544
8Y10TCross-reference (technical subjects)10,372
9B32BLayered products7,216
10C07CAcyclic and carbocyclic compounds5,999

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Representative patents

The filings that best characterise the patent activity around this compound, most-referenced first.

TitleYearAssigneeCited by
Bisphenol-A/terephthalate/carbonate melt processable copolymers1979Honeywell International Inc355
Blends of bisphenol a polycarbonate and polyesters2000Eastman Chemical Co223
BISPHENOL-A-TEREPHTHALATE-CARBONATE COPOLYMER AND PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION1977Honeywell International Inc221
Three-dimensional polycyclic bisphenol polycarbonates and polyesters1967Eastman Kodak Co200
BISPHENOL DERIVATIVE THERAPEUTICS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE2011100

How research activity has moved

Papers published per year for this compound, over the last decade of indexed records.

YearPapers
2016476
2017524
2018566
2019612
2020579
2021530
2022588
2023608
2024655
2025221

Who's driving the science

The most-published authors working with this compound, alongside their primary affiliations.

#AuthorAffiliationPapers
1Kurunthachalam KannanNew York State Department of Health72
2Antonia M. CalafatCenters for Disease Control and Prevention66
3Russ HauserHarvard University35
4Frederick S. vom SaalUniversity of Missouri35
5Ana M. SotoTufts University30
6Nicolás OleaUniversidad de Granada27
7Carlos SonnenscheinTufts University25
8Vasantha PadmanabhanUniversity of Michigan23
9Mariana F. FernándezUniversidad de Granada19
10Mónica Muñoz‐de‐ToroUniversidad Nacional del Litoral18

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The literature that defines it

The most-cited papers anchoring the scientific record for this compound.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this compound's patent and research landscape, answered from the underlying data.

What is the molecular formula and structure of Bisphenol A?

Bisphenol A has the molecular formula C15H16O2 with a molecular weight of 228.291. Its canonical name is 4-[2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propan-2-yl]phenol, and it is also known by the systematic name p,p'-Bisphenol A or 4,4'-Bisphenol A. The compound is referenced by the InChI Key IISBACLAFKSPIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

Which companies hold the most patents related to Bisphenol A?

The leading patent assignees for Bisphenol A are Saudi Arabian Oil Co with 2,981 patents, General Electric Co with 2,824 patents, and Dow Inc with 2,513 patents. Other significant assignees include Resonac Holdings Corp (1,856 patents), Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp (1,459 patents), and BASF SE (1,443 patents).

What are the primary research areas for Bisphenol A studies?

Research on Bisphenol A spans multiple topics. Key papers address carcinogens and genotoxicity assessment, including work on hormones and endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and human exposure to BPA. Other major research areas include toxic organic pollutants impact and adsorption methods for pollutant removal from water.

Who are the leading researchers publishing on Bisphenol A?

The most prolific authors on Bisphenol A include Kurunthachalam Kannan from the New York State Department of Health (72 papers), Antonia M. Calafat from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (66 papers), and Russ Hauser from Harvard University (35 papers). Other significant contributors include Frederick S. vom Saal from the University of Missouri and Ana M. Soto from Tufts University, each with 35 and 30 papers respectively.

What are the main patent classification areas for Bisphenol A technologies?

Bisphenol A patents are predominantly classified under macromolecular chemistry and related fields. The largest classification is C08L (polymers; composite materials) with 47,841 patents, followed by C08G (macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions other than those involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds) with 42,982 patents. Other significant classifications include C08K (fillers; reinforcing materials), C09D (coating compositions), and C08J (working-up; shaping of plastics).

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