It has many unique properties. It is a colorless or pale yellow liquid with good surface activity properties. It is soluble in water and can also be mixed with many organic solvents. It has good stability and heat resistance, and can be used over a wide temperature range.

It has a wide range of applications in many fields. It is commonly used as a non-ionic surfactant and can be used in lubricants, emulsifiers, and cleaning agents. In addition, it can also be used as an additive in the petrochemical and textile industries.