Used in livestock feed preservation due to its antimicrobial properties, effectively inhibiting the growth of bacteria, molds, and fungi. Commonly applied in silage production to maintain nutritional quality during storage. Also serves as a preservative in animal feed, especially for poultry and swine, promoting gut health and reducing pathogenic bacteria like Salmonella.

Widely utilized in the leather tanning industry to lower pH and assist in the penetration of tanning agents. Plays a role in textile dyeing and finishing processes as a pH regulator and reducing agent.

Employed in agriculture as an active ingredient in treatments against bee mites, particularly Varroa destructor in honeybee colonies. Applied in beekeeping through vaporization or direct spraying in controlled amounts.

Used in household and industrial cleaning products for descaling and removing mineral deposits due to its moderate acidity. Found in some de-icing agents and odor control formulations.

Also serves as an intermediate in chemical synthesis, including the production of esters, fragrances, and pharmaceuticals.