4,4'-Dihydroxydiphenylmethane, is also used as a bisphenol derivative with antioxidant activities. Bisphenol F has been reported to exhibit estrogen agonistic properties. Bisphenol F is used to make epoxy resins and coatings for various applications, such as lacquers, varnishes, liners, adhesives, plastics, water pipes, dental sealants, and food packaging.
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Applications
4,4′-Dihydroxydiphenylmethane, is also used as a bisphenol derivative with antioxidant activities. Bisphenol F has been reported to exhibit estrogen agonistic properties. Bisphenol F is used to make epoxy resins and coatings for various applications, such as lacquers, varnishes, liners, adhesives, plastics, water pipes, dental sealants, and food packaging.
Solubility
It is soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform, alkali; slightly soluble in DMSO, insoluble in carbon disulfide and water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible to Strong oxidizing agents. Stable under recommended storage conditions.
RUO – Research Use Only
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Kanji Yamasaki.; Shuji Noda.; Nobuya Imatanaka.; Yoshikuni Yakabe. Comparative study of the uterotrophic potency of 14 chemicals in a uterotrophic assay and their receptor-binding affinity. Environ Health Perspect.2004 146, (2), 111-120.