Isobutyl acetate is used as a solvent for varnishes and nitrocellulose. It is a preferred dye additive.
It is also found in perfumes. Although its function in cellulosic thinner is important, as a solvent solvent in nitrocellulose resin systems, varnishes and top coat enamels; as a solvent in the manufacture of dyes and cellulose; It is used as an ingredient in pharmaceutical processes and perfumes.