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

Current status

EU status, SVHC, REACH, and POPs view

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

The current imported view anchors this substance in CandidateList. The live rationale focuses on Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c), and this page is designed for fast status checks before deeper source review.

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Candidate List substancestatuslatest imported framework state

8 Mar 2026last checkedlatest authority check date captured

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Operational routes from the current status

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Imported framework rows

Authority-backed detail

Framework	Status	Listed	Effective	Reason	Obligations	Source
CandidateList	Candidate List substance	15 Jan 2019	Unspecified	Toxic for reproduction (Article 57c)	check article threshold obligations; review SCIP notification relevance	Candidate List entry - 2,2-bis(4'-hydroxyphenyl)-4-methylpentane