Used as a solvent and carrier in pharmaceutical formulations, especially in liquid medications and injectables, due to its ability to dissolve a wide range of substances and its low toxicity. Commonly found in laxatives for treating constipation by drawing water into the intestines and softening stool. Employed in cosmetics and skincare products as a moisturizer and humectant to retain and attract water, improving skin hydration. Utilized in industrial applications as a lubricant, plasticizer, and dispersing agent in paints, coatings, and cleaning products. Plays a role in biotechnology for cell fusion and as a precipitating agent in protein crystallization. Also used in dental products and eye drops for its lubricating and film-forming properties. Additionally, applied in vaccine production and protein therapies to enhance biomolecular stability, and in research labs for virus precipitation and protein separation.