Chemistry Reference
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AROMATIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
B
ENZENE
-B
ASED
I
NTERMEDIATES
FOR
E
POXY
R
ESINS
AND
P
OLYCARBONATES
CH
3
CO
+
2
HO
CH
3
phenol
acetone
CH
3
OH
+
H
2
O
C
HO
CH
3
bisphenol A
Epoxy resins for printed circuits, castings, rocket motor casings, coatings,
and adhesives are almost all made from bisphenol A. Polycarbonates based
on bisphenol A are used in glazing applications such as aircraft windows,
school windows, and other areas where a combination of toughness and high
clarity are required.
