diisopropylnaphthalenes

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| CASNo = 38640-62-9

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| C = 16 | H = 20

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| Density = 0.96 g/cm³{{Cite web | title = Diisopropylnaphthalene | url = https://commonchemistry.cas.org/detail?cas_rn=38640-62-9 | work = Common Chemistry | publisher = American Chemical Society }}

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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. DIPN is also known as Kureha Micro Capsule Oil (KMC oil).{{Ullmann|author=Gerd Collin |author2=Hartmut Höke |author3=Helmut Greim |title=Naphthalene and Hydronaphthalenes|year=2003|doi10.1002/14356007.a17_001.pub2}}.

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