2,6-Diisopropylnaphthalene

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-Diisopropylnaphthalene

Names
Preferred IUPAC name 2,6-Di(propan-2-yl)naphthalene
Other names 2,6-DIPN
Identifiers
CAS Number	24157-81-1 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:145669
ChemSpider	29899
ECHA InfoCard	100.041.845
PubChem CID	32241
UNII	1X71YEU9QB Y
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	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-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]