Used primarily as a solvent in the production of adhesives, particularly in the manufacturing of shoes, leather goods, and rubber cement. Commonly employed in the extraction of vegetable oils from seeds and nuts, such as soybean, corn, and canola oil, due to its efficiency in separating oil from raw materials. Widely utilized in the printing industry for cleaning and degreasing printing equipment. Serves as a carrier solvent in polishes, coatings, and inks. Also used in laboratories for liquid-liquid extraction and as a mobile phase in chromatography techniques. Its low boiling point and high volatility make it suitable for use in cleaning electronic components and precision instruments. However, due to its toxicity, especially neurotoxic effects from prolonged exposure, its use is being replaced with safer alternatives in many industrial applications.