Used as a polar organic solvent in specialty applications, particularly in extraction processes involving metal ions due to its ability to coordinate with cations. It serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, where its amide structure contributes to stability and reactivity control. Also investigated for use in electrochemical systems, such as battery electrolytes, because of its thermal stability and solvating properties. Additionally, it finds niche use in analytical chemistry as a derivatizing agent and in liquid-liquid separation techniques for rare earth elements.