Used as a solvent in chemical laboratories and in the formulation of specialty products due to its relatively low reactivity and moderate evaporation rate. It serves as a component in fuel research, particularly in studies related to diesel and jet fuels, where it helps model combustion behavior of longer-chain hydrocarbons. Also employed as a reference standard in gas chromatography for identifying and quantifying hydrocarbon mixtures. In some cases, it is used in the production of fragrances and flavorings as a diluent or carrier due to its mild odor and stability.