Used as a solvent in coatings, inks, and adhesives due to its good solvency and moderate evaporation rate. It helps improve flow and leveling in paint formulations. Also found in cleaning products and degreasers where it provides effective solvating power with lower toxicity compared to other esters. Its hydrophilic nature allows use in water-reducible systems. Additionally, it serves as an intermediate in organic synthesis for modifying ester or ether-based compounds.