1. Coatings, Inks, and Resins Industry

• Core function: As a highly effective solvent 189
• Specific applications: Dissolving nitrocellulose and resins, and used in the formulation of varnishes, paints (such as latex paints), and printing inks 128. It effectively regulates the evaporation rate and fluidity of the products.

2. Industrial and Household Cleaning Products

• Core function: As a solvent, surfactant, emulsifier, and wetting agent 14.
• Specific applications: A key ingredient in many household and industrial cleaning agents, such as heavy-duty cleaners, fabric softeners, degreasers, and hard surface cleaners 16. It helps remove grease and stains.

3. Agricultural Chemicals

• Core function: As a formulation additive 1.
• Specific applications: Used in agricultural chemicals such as herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides, helping to evenly disperse and stabilize active ingredients and enhance their efficacy 1.

4. Chemical Synthesis and Materials

• Core function: As a reaction solvent or chemical intermediate 15.
• Specific applications: Used as a solvent in organic synthesis, particularly for polymer synthesis 1; also used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other chemicals (such as plastics) 89.