Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of surfactants and emulsifiers for industrial cleaning agents and agrochemical formulations. Serves as a building block in the production of specialty polyols for polyurethane foams, contributing to improved flexibility and durability. Also employed in corrosion inhibitors for metal treatment processes and as a complexing agent in electroplating baths. Its trifunctional hydroxyl structure makes it effective in crosslinking resins and coatings, enhancing chemical and water resistance.