Chemicals and Drugs

Bisphenols

A class of phenolic compounds that are derived from DIPHENYLMETHANE, 4,4'-dihydroxy-2,2-diphenylpropane, DIPHENYL SULFONE, and their related compounds with similar structures. They are commonly used in the production of POLYMERS.

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Abstract

A class of phenolic compounds that are derived from DIPHENYLMETHANE, 4,4'-dihydroxy-2,2-diphenylpropane, DIPHENYL SULFONE, and their related compounds with similar structures. They are commonly used in the production of POLYMERS.

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  • Bisphenol Compounds

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analogs & derivatives, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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2025

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Previous Indexing

  • Benzhydryl Compounds (1969-2024)
  • Phenols (1969-2024)

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  1. D02w.455w.426w.559w.389.657w.110w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Bisphenols. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000098704. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000098704
  2. Bisphenols. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisphenol
  3. Bisphenols. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q424197