2,6-Diisopropylnaphthalene

2,6-Diisopropyl naphthalene structure.svg 2,6-Di(propan-2-yl)naphthalene 2,6-DIPN 24157-81-1 correct CAS correct FDA 1X71YEU9QB 32241 CC(C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C=C(C=C2)C(C)C 29899 145669 1/C16H20/c1-11(2)13-5-7-16-10-14(12(3)4)6-8-15(16)9-13/h5-12H,1-4H3 GWLLTEXUIOFAFE-UHFFFAOYAH 1S/C16H20/c1-11(2)13-5-7-16-10-14(12(3)4)6-8-15(16)9-13/h5-12H,1-4H3 GWLLTEXUIOFAFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N 16 20 colorless solid 70 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.Gerd Collin Hartmut Höke Helmut Greim Naphthalene and Hydronaphthalenes 2003 10.1002/14356007.a17_001.pub2. 2,6-DIPN is plant growth regulator. It helps inhibit the sprouting of potatoes during storage, especially in combination with chlorpropham. 10.1007/BF02854315 CIPC and 2,6-DIPN sprout suppression of stored potatoes American Journal of Potato Research 80 5 311–316 2003 Beaver R. Gary Devoy Mary L. Schafer Ronald Riggle Bruce D. 380546 2,6-DIPN is intended for use in the manufacturing of products intended to prevent sprouting of stored potatoes. https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/reg_actions/registration/fs_PC-055803_01-Oct-03.pdf US EPA 2,6-Diisopropylnaphthalene (2,6-DIPN) (055803) Fact Sheet October 2003 2,6-DIPN can be oxidized to 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid. Toxicity No risks to human health are expected from exposure. References Category:Naphthalenes Category:Isopropyl compounds Category:Aromatic hydrocarbons