Bisphenol A (
BPA) is an
organic synthetic compound with the
chemical formula (CH
3)
2C(C
6H
4OH)
2 belonging to the group of
diphenylmethane derivatives and
bisphenols, with two hydroxyphenyl groups. It is a colorless solid that is soluble in
organic solvents, but poorly soluble in water. It has been in commercial use since 1957.