Chemistry:2,6-Diisopropylnaphthalene

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2,6-Diisopropylnaphthalene
2,6-Diisopropyl naphthalene structure.svg
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2,6-Di(propan-2-yl)naphthalene
Other names
2,6-DIPN
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
UNII
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-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-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). "Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry". 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. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 "2,6-Diisopropylnaphthalene (2,6-DIPN) (055803) Fact Sheet". US EPA. October 2003. https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/reg_actions/registration/fs_PC-055803_01-Oct-03.pdf.