It is used for applications where a fast drying of the coating, resin or adhesive is required, it can also be used as a gasoline additive for automotive or aviation use. It is also used as a denaturing agent for alcohols. Indirectly, it is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of benzene, toluene diisocyanate, benzyl chloride, phenol, benzoic acid, TNT, vinyl toluene and crucibles.