Used as a buffering agent in pharmaceutical formulations to maintain stable pH levels.

Employed in food industry as an acidity regulator and flavor enhancer in processed foods and beverages.

Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of biodegradable polymers and esters for industrial applications.

Utilized in cell culture media to support microbial or mammalian cell growth by providing essential carbon sources.

Applied in some cosmetic products to regulate pH and improve product stability.

Functions as a chelating agent in water treatment and cleaning formulations to bind metal ions and prevent oxidation.