Used primarily as a specialty solvent in organic synthesis and laboratory research due to its non-polar nature and high purity. It serves as an intermediate in the production of fine chemicals and can be employed in calibration mixtures for gas chromatography. Its branched alkane structure makes it suitable for studying hydrocarbon behavior in fuel research, though it is not commonly used in commercial fuels. Limited industrial applications exist due to its specificity and cost, with main use confined to controlled experimental settings.