APPLICATIONS: Used as an effective extraction solvent and solvent improver for the separation of aromatic compounds (benzene,toluene and xylenes)from aliphatic hydrocarbons,and for fractionation of unsaturated components(olefins and alkynes)from saturated feedstock.It is used as a thermally stable medium for carrying out chemical reactions to make pharmaceuticals,agrochemicals(especially pyrethroid insecticides) paint and coating materials and biocides.Its pharmaceutical grade can be used as a as a local analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent.