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]
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Preferred IUPAC name
2,6-Di(propan-2-yl)naphthalene | |
Other names
2,6-DIPN
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.041.845 |
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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).
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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
editNo risks to human health are expected from exposure.[3]
References
edit- ^ 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. ISBN 978-3527306732..
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "2,6-Diisopropylnaphthalene (2,6-DIPN) (055803) Fact Sheet" (PDF). US EPA. October 2003.