2,6-Diisopropylnaphthalene (2,6-DIPN) is an
organic compound
Some chemical authorities define an organic compound as a chemical compound that contains a carbon–hydrogen or carbon–carbon bond; others consider an organic compound to be any chemical compound that contains carbon. For example, carbon-co ...
with the formula C
10H
6(i-Pr)
2 (where i-Pr =
isopropyl
In organic chemistry, a propyl group is a three-carbon alkyl substituent with chemical formula for the linear form. This substituent form is obtained by removing one hydrogen atom attached to the terminal carbon of propane. A propyl substituent ...
). 2,6-DIPN is one of several isomers of
diisopropylnaphthalene. It is a white or colorless solid.
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2,6-DIPN is
plant growth regulator
Plant hormones (or phytohormones) are signal molecules, produced within plants, that occur in extremely low concentrations. Plant hormones control all aspects of plant growth and development, including embryogenesis, the regulation of organ si ...
. It helps inhibit the sprouting of potatoes during storage, especially in combination with
chlorpropham.
2,6-DIPN is intended for use in the manufacturing of products intended to prevent sprouting of stored potatoes.
2,6-DIPN can be oxidized to
2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid
2,6-Naphthalenedicarboxylic acid is an organic compound with the formula C10H6(CO2H)2. This colorless solid is one of several isomers of naphthalenedicarboxylic acid. It is a precursor to the high performance polyester polyethylene naphthalate
...
.
Toxicity
No risks to human health are expected from exposure.
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References
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Naphthalenes
Isopropyl compounds
Aromatic hydrocarbons