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;
ChEBI	CHEBI:145669;
ChemSpider	29899;
ECHA InfoCard	100.041.845
PubChem CID	32241;
UNII	1X71YEU9QB ;
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	212.336 g·mol−1
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 a plant growth regulator. It helps inhibit the sprouting of potatoes during storage, especially in combination with chlorpropham.[1] 2,6-DIPN is intended for use in the manufacturing of products intended to prevent sprouting of stored potatoes.[2]

Toxicity

No risks to human health are expected from exposure.[2]

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References

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

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[1] 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.

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