Kinetics Study of Bisphenol A Synthesis by Condensation Reaction

Bisphenol A (BPA) is the most important bisphenols, which is used industrial-ly for the manufacture of polycarbonate resins and epoxy resins. These Two applications have achieved greatest significance in recent years and consume over 90 % of the BPA output. BPA was prepared in our laboratory by condensation reaction of acetone with excess phenol in presence of an acid catalyst and promoter in high yield and high state of purity at optimum conditions of variables. In this paper we discuss the mechanism and kinetics aspects of BPA condensation reaction to acquire a better understanding of the course of the reaction. Key Words: bisphenol A, condensation reaction, kinetics, mechanism, yiel