It is used as a solvent for organic reactions extractions and Grignard reagents historically as an anesthetic (now rare) and in organic synthesis or starting fluid for engines. Additional roles include laboratory use and peroxide formation for initiators.

Acts as a high-purity solvent that efficiently dissolves analytes and evaporates quickly ensuring accurate and interference-free GC analysis.

A clear highly volatile colorless liquid with a characteristic sweet odor. It is very low boiling and highly flammable. For GC grade means it is highly pure with minimal impurities suitable for analytical use.