Used primarily as a solvent in various industrial applications, it is effective in dissolving oils, resins, and rubber. It is also employed in the manufacturing of herbicides and insecticides, where it acts as an intermediate in chemical synthesis. Additionally, it serves as a degreasing agent in metal cleaning processes. In the field of research, it is utilized as a reagent for organic synthesis and analytical chemistry. Its properties make it suitable for use in the production of dyes and as a heat transfer fluid in certain industrial systems.