Chemical Formula: C₁₂H₂₄O₅
Physical Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid with a mild pleasant odor. Miscible with most organic solvents, slightly soluble in water. It has a high boiling point.
Applications: It is a high-boiling solvent and coalescent, improves flow, leveling, open time, and film formation in automotive coatings, acrylic and polyurethane systems, and printing inks. It is used in removing resins, inks, and oils. It is a solvent for dyes, finishes and processing chemicals in leather and textile industry.