Used as a high-boiling polar solvent in organic synthesis, especially in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. Facilitates reactions like peptide coupling and condensation due to its ability to dissolve a wide range of organic and inorganic compounds. Commonly employed in the manufacture of acrylic fibers and synthetic leather. Also serves as a solvent in polymer processing, including polyacrylonitrile and polyurethane, due to its excellent solvating power. Used in some pesticide formulations and in the electronics industry for cleaning and stripping applications. Additionally, applied in gas separation processes, such as absorbing hydrogen sulfide from natural gas, and in analytical laboratories for sample preparation or as a solvent in chromatography.