Used primarily as a fluorinated solvent in specialty applications requiring chemical stability and low surface tension. Its unique structure makes it suitable for use in electronic cleaning formulations, especially in precision cleaning of sensitive components where residue-free drying is critical. Also employed as a carrier fluid in some coating and thin-film deposition processes due to its inertness and volatility. Finds niche use in laboratory settings as a solvent for fluorophilic compounds and in gas chromatography due to its thermal stability and low interference. Additionally, it serves as a co-solvent in electrochemical processes, particularly in lithium-ion battery electrolytes, owing to its high voltage tolerance, which improves ionic conductivity, charge-discharge efficiency, and overall battery lifespan. Its low reactivity and environmental profile (low ozone depletion potential) make it an alternative to more regulated solvents in specific industrial processes.