A colorless to pale yellow liquid with a faint balsamic odor. It is used as a solvent, fixative, and therapeutic agent in some medications.
Pharmaceuticals: Treatment for scabies and lice; also a solubilizer for injectable drugs; Textile Industry: Used in dye carriers; Perfumery: Fixative in fine fragrances; Plasticizers: Used in PVC and cellophane manufacturing.
