Diisopropylnaphthalenes (DIPN) is a solvent for

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. The oil consists of a mixture of

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s 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.

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Naphthalenes Aromatic hydrocarbons Isopropyl compounds