It can be used as mineral processing agent, dewaxing solvent for oil products, color coupler for color films, solvent for tetracycline, pyrethroid and DDT, adhesive, rubber glue, masking paint for aircraft and models. It is also an effective separating agent for some inorganic salts. It can separate plutonium from uranium, niobium from tantalum and zirconium from hafnium. Its peroxide is a very important initiator in polyester resin polymerization. It is also used in organic synthesis industry. This product can also be used as anticoagulant and diluent of ethylene resin. This product can also be used as a spice, mainly for making rum, cheese and fruit flavor, and also for pharmaceutical and dyestuff intermediates.