Used as a solvent for nitrocellulose, ethyl cellulose, polyvinyl acetate, etc.; used as a solvent for nitrocellulose, ethyl cellulose, polyvinyl acetate, etc., a solvent for paints and dyes, also a component of brake fluid. Used as a solvent for printing ink and magnetic paint, also used as a solvent for cutting oil and work oil for cleaning. Used as a coupling agent for water-based diluted paints.