2,6-Diisopropylnaphthalene

2,6-Diisopropylnaphthalene
Names
	IUPAC name 2,6-di(propan-2-yl)naphthalene
	Other names 2,6-DIPN
Identifiers
CAS Number	24157-81-1;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChemSpider	29899;
ECHA InfoCard	100.041.845
PubChem CID	32241;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID7035272 ;
	InChI 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;
	SMILES CC(C)C1=CC2=C(C=C1)C=C(C=C2)C(C)C;
Properties
Chemical formula	C16H20
Molar mass	212,33 g/mol
Appearance	solid
	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 structurally similar to other plant growth regulators commonly found in plant tissues, and seems to help inhibit the sprouting of potatoes during storage. 2,6-DIPN is intended for use in the manufacturing of pesticide products intended to prevent sprouting of stored potatoes.^[1]

Toxicity

No risks to human health are expected from exposure.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b "2,6-Diisopropylnaphthalene (2,6-DIPN) (055803) Fact Sheet". US EPA. October 2003.

[epa26-1] "2,6-Diisopropylnaphthalene (2,6-DIPN) (055803) Fact Sheet". US EPA. October 2003.

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