Abstract: A carbonless paper solvent is provided comprising diisopropylmethylnaphthalene, generally in an amount of from 20% to 100% of the total weight of the solvent. The solvent is combined with a chromogenic substance and is encapsuled into microcapsules. The microcapsules are applied to a sheet of material and a color developing substance is then applied to another sheet to form a carbonless marking system. When the microcapsules are ruptured, the solubilized chromogenic substance contacts and reacts with the developer to form an image. In a method of the invention, a by-product fraction consisting of components with a boiling point range of 200.degree. to 400.degree. C. are contacted with propylene under conditions sufficient to form an alkylation product comprising diisopropylmethylnaphthalene.

Abstract: A carbonless paper solvent is provided comprising diisopropylmethylnaphthalene, generally in an amount of from 20% to 100% of the total weight of the solvent. The solvent is combined with a chromogenic substance and is encapsuled into microcapsules. The microcapsules are applied to a sheet of material and a color developing substance is then applied to another sheet to form a carbonless marking system. When the microcapsules are ruptured, the solubilized chromogenic substance contacts and reacts with the developer to form an image. In a method of the invention, a byproduct fraction consisting of components with a boiling point range of 200.degree. to 400.degree. C. are contacted with propylene under conditions sufficient to form an alkylation product comprising diisopropylmethylnaphthalene.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the synthesis of 2-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)propionic acid that utilizes 2,6-diisopropylnaphthalene.

Abstract: A carbonless paper solvent, a method of solubilizing a chromogenic material, and a recording sheet, all utilizing triisopropyltoluene, are the subject of the present invention. Triisopropyltoluene may be obtained by the alkylation of toluene and the resulting product will normally contain the 2,3,5, and 2,4,5 and the 2,4,6 isomers. The triisopropyltoluene may be combined with other known dye solvents such as alkylated naphthalenes, diarylmethanes and alkylated biphenyls to present a carbonless paper solvent or it may be utilized alone. The triisopropyltoluene will normally be present in a quantity of at least 40% by weight of the total solvent. A recording sheet may be formed by a paper which is coated with a continuous layer of microcapsules containing chromogenic marking material and a solvent comprising triisopropyltoluene.

Abstract: A carbonless paper solvent, a method of solubilizing a chromogenic material, and a recording sheet, all utilizing triisopropyltoluene, are the subject of the present invention. Triisopropyltoluene may be obtained by the alkylation of toluene and the resulting product will normally contain the 2,3,5, the 2,4,5 and the 2,4,6 isomers. The triisopropyltoluene may be combined with other known dye solvents such as alkylated naphthalenes, diarylmethanes and alkylated biphenyls to present a carbonless paper solvent or it may be utilized alone. The triisopropyltoluene will normally be present in a quantity of at least 40% by weight of the total solvent. A recording sheet may be formed by a paper which is coated with a continuous layer of microcapsules containing chromogenic marking material and a solvent comprising triisopropyltoluene.