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Compound record

2,2-bis(4'-hydroxyphenyl)-4-methylpentane

Also known as BP_18

6807-17-6 · candidate list substance · reprotox

BP_18 SVHC Candidate ListEU monitoringreprotox 4,4'-(4-methylpentane-2,2-diyl)diphenol4,4'-(1,3-Dimethylbutylidene)diphenolPhenol, 4,4'-(1,3-dimethylbutylidene)bis-
Dossier Status Obligations Why Alternatives Changes Similar Sources
CAS 6807-17-6
Formula C18H22O2
Molecular weight 270.4 g/mol
InChIKey VHLLJTHDWPAQEM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Operational view

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2,2-bis(4'-hydroxyphenyl)-4-methylpentane is currently surfaced as candidate list substance in the EU.

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