Widely used as a solvent in coatings, inks, and cleaning formulations due to its excellent balance of evaporation rate and solvency. It effectively dissolves a variety of resins including acrylics, epoxies, and alkyds, making it ideal for industrial and automotive coatings. Commonly found in paint strippers and degreasers because of its ability to penetrate and soften tough residues. Also used in specialty inks for printing on plastics and metals, providing smooth application and quick drying. Its low odor and moderate volatility support use in indoor and sensitive environments where harsh solvents are undesirable. In electronic-grade form, it is highly valued in semiconductor manufacturing as a solvent for photoresists and cleaning agent, benefiting from its ultra-high purity (99.9999% metals basis) to prevent contamination in sensitive processes.