Diisopropylnaphthalenes (DIPN) is a solvent for

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. The oil consists of a mixture of

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s of di isopropylnaphthalene. Some key properties are broad liquid range, low volatility, and low toxicity. DIN is also known as Kureha Micro Capsule Oil (KMC oil).{{Ullmann, authors=Gerd Collin, Hartmut Höke, Helmut Greim, title=Naphthalene and Hydronaphthalenes, year=2003, doi10.1002/14356007.a17_001.pub2. One component of DIPN is

2,6-diisopropylnaphthalene 2,6-Diisopropylnaphthalene (2,6-DIPN) is an organic compound with the formula C10H6(i-Pr)2 (where i-Pr = isopropyl). 2,6-DIPN is one of several isomers of diisopropylnaphthalene. It is a white or colorless solid.. 2,6-DIPN is plant growth regula ...

, which has more specialized applications.

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Naphthalenes Aromatic hydrocarbons