Used as a high-boiling, chemically stable solvent in extraction and distillation processes across various industries. Serves as a starting material in organic synthesis, particularly in laboratory research requiring precise temperature control due to its suitable melting and boiling points. Employed as a phase change material (PCM) for thermal energy storage, with its melting point around room temperature making it effective for regulating temperature in building materials, electronic devices, and solar energy systems to store heat during the day and release it at night. Acts as a reference or calibration standard in gas chromatography because of its well-defined boiling point and stability. Utilized in environmental studies as a biomarker for petroleum contamination in soil and water. Also incorporated in the formulation of lubricants and coolants where a stable, long-chain hydrocarbon is required.