Used as a solvent in organic synthesis and in the formulation of fuels due to its high energy content and stability. Commonly employed in research as a model compound for diesel fuel in combustion studies. Serves as a heat transfer fluid in some industrial systems because of its low reactivity and suitable boiling point. Also found in some calibration mixtures for gas chromatography and used in the preparation of standard samples for testing fuel quality. Its non-polar nature makes it useful in liquid-liquid extraction processes.