Diisopropylnaphthalenes

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).^[2]

Diisopropylnaphthalenes

Identifiers
CAS Number	38640-62-9
EC Number	254-052-6
Properties
Chemical formula	C16H20
Molar mass	212.336 g·mol−1
Density	0.96 g/cm3[1]
Melting point	38 °C (100 °F; 311 K)[1]
Boiling point	290–299 °C (554–570 °F; 563–572 K)[1]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

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