Used as an analytical reagent, gasoline engine knock test standard, chromatographic reference material, solvent.
It can be used as an extraction solvent for animal and vegetable oil and a quick-drying rubber adhesive. Solvent for rubber industry. It is also used as cleaning solvent in coating, varnish, fast drying ink and printing industry.
Used as a standard and solvent for octane number determination, as well as for organic synthesis and preparation of experimental reagents.