Chemical Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O₄
Physical Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid with a mild, pleasant odor. Miscible with many organic solvents, has limited solubility in water. It is moderately volatile and has low viscosity.
Applications: Used as a high-boiling solvent and coalescent in automotive coatings, industrial paints, acrylic and polyurethane systems. Improves film formation, flow, and leveling. Enhances flow, solvency, and drying control in printing inks. It is effective in removing resins, oils, greases, and inks. It is a solvent for dyes, auxiliaries, and finishing formulations in textile and leather industry.