Process for low color bisphenol

摘要

A process comprising the addition of a degradation inhibiting effective amount of an amine having a boiling point above that of the phenol used in the process to a composition comprising the said phenol and a bisphenol, the addition occurring prior to a procedure which subjects the bisphenol to substantial heat, said bisphenol produced from an acidic ion exchange resin catalyzed reaction of the said phenol and a ketone or aldehyde.