Used as a solvent in various industrial and laboratory applications due to its ability to dissolve a wide range of organic and inorganic substances. Commonly employed in cleaning agents for removing oils, resins, and greases from surfaces and equipment. Utilized in fuel applications, especially in small engines and camping stoves, where it serves as a clean-burning liquid fuel. Plays a role in the production of formaldehyde, which is further used in manufacturing resins, plastics, and adhesives. Frequently used as a mobile phase in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for analytical separations. Also serves as a denaturant for ethanol, making it unsuitable for consumption while retaining its utility in industrial processes.