Diisopropylnaphthalenes

Diisopropylnaphthalenes

Diisopropylnaphthalenes

Group of chemical compounds

Diisopropylnaphthalenes (DIPN) is a solvent for carbonless copy paper. The oil consists of a mixture of isomers of diisopropylnaphthalene. Some key properties are broad liquid range, low volatility, and low toxicity. DIN is also known as Kureha Micro Capsule Oil (KMC oil).[1]

One component of DIPN is 2,6-diisopropylnaphthalene, which has more specialized applications.

References

  1. [1]
    Gerd Collin; Hartmut Höke; Helmut Greim (2003). "Naphthalene and Hydronaphthalenes". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH. ISBN 978-3527306732..
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