Bisphenol A (BPA) Molecular Structure - Chemistry Reference #33485 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the skeletal formula of bisphenol A (BPA), a synthetic organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₅H₁₆O₂. It consists of two phenol rings connected by a carbon atom bearing two methyl groups and a carbonyl group, forming a characteristic diphenylmethane backbone. BPA is widely used in manufacturing polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, raising concerns about endocrine disruption due to its estrogen-mimicking activity.

Used in chemistry education, toxicology reports, environmental health articles, and regulatory documentation to illustrate BPA’s molecular architecture and explain its biological interactions. Matches user intent for scientific understanding, risk assessment, or material safety data.