1. It is used for the desulfurization of natural gas, syngas, flue gas, natural gas condensate, and gasoline.

2. It is the best extraction solvent for petroleum aromatics.

3. It can be recovered by extractive distillation.

4. It has good selectivity, thermal stability, and chemical stability.

5. It is an excellent aprotic solvent with high solubility and selectivity to aromatics.