Used primarily as a high-performance solvent in precision cleaning applications, especially in the electronics and semiconductor industries. Its excellent solvency for oils and greases, combined with low surface tension, allows effective removal of contaminants from sensitive components without leaving residues. Also utilized as a carrier fluid in some specialty coatings and lubricants where thermal stability and chemical inertness are required. Due to its low global warming potential compared to other fluorinated compounds, it is increasingly favored in applications seeking more environmentally acceptable alternatives. Additionally, it serves as a refrigerant or heat transfer fluid in certain closed-loop systems operating at low temperatures.