This specialty chemical, 2,2'-Oxybis(N,N-dibutylacetamide), is primarily used as an extractant in solvent extraction processes for metal ion separation, particularly in nuclear fuel reprocessing and hydrometallurgy. It acts as a complexing agent to selectively bind and extract actinides like uranium and plutonium, as well as lanthanides and other rare earth elements from aqueous solutions. Its structure provides high selectivity, stability, and efficiency in liquid-liquid extraction systems, often in combination with diluents like kerosene. Additionally, it serves as an intermediate in organic synthesis and a niche additive in advanced chemical processing applications.