2,6-Diisopropylnaphthalene

2,6-Diisopropylnaphthalene (2,6-DIPN) is an organic compound with the formula C10H6(i-Pr)2 (where i-Pr = isopropyl). 2,6-DIPN is one of several isomers of diisopropylnaphthalene. It is a white or colorless solid.[1]

2,6-Diisopropylnaphthalene
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2,6-Di(propan-2-yl)naphthalene
Other names
2,6-DIPN
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.041.845
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C16H20/c1-11(2)13-5-7-16-10-14(12(3)4)6-8-15(16)9-13/h5-12H,1-4H3
    Key: GWLLTEXUIOFAFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C16H20/c1-11(2)13-5-7-16-10-14(12(3)4)6-8-15(16)9-13/h5-12H,1-4H3
    Key: GWLLTEXUIOFAFE-UHFFFAOYAH
  • CC(C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C=C(C=C2)C(C)C
Properties
C16H20
Molar mass 212.336 g·mol−1
Appearance colorless solid
Melting point 70 °C (158 °F; 343 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

2,6-DIPN is plant growth regulator. It helps inhibit the sprouting of potatoes during storage, especially in combination with chlorpropham.[2] 2,6-DIPN is intended for use in the manufacturing of products intended to prevent sprouting of stored potatoes.[3]

2,6-DIPN can be oxidized to 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid.

Toxicity

No risks to human health are expected from exposure.[3]

References
  1. Gerd Collin; Hartmut Höke; Helmut Greim (2003). "Naphthalene and Hydronaphthalenes". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH. doi:10.1002/14356007.a17_001.pub2..
  2. Beaver, R. Gary; Devoy, Mary L.; Schafer, Ronald; Riggle, Bruce D. (2003). "CIPC and 2,6-DIPN sprout suppression of stored potatoes". American Journal of Potato Research. 80 (5): 311–316. doi:10.1007/BF02854315. S2CID 380546.
  3. "2,6-Diisopropylnaphthalene (2,6-DIPN) (055803) Fact Sheet" (PDF). US EPA. October 2003.
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