Colorless, transparent, flammable volatile liquid. The relative density is 0.9234. Boiling point 121 ℃. Vapor pressure (20 ℃) 1070Pa. Melting point -95 ℃ (below which it becomes a glass body). Viscosity (20 ℃) 1.9mPa. s. The refractive index is 1.4036. Molar heat of vaporization is 32.64kJ/mol. Flash point (open cup) 36 ℃. Mixed with water.

Used as a solvent, dispersant, or diluent in industries such as coatings, inks, printing and dyeing, pesticides, cellulose, acrylic esters, etc. It can also be used as a fuel antifreeze agent, cleaning agent, extractant, non-ferrous metal beneficiation agent, etc. It can also be used as a raw material for organic synthesis.