Used as a hydrophobic coating material in controlled drug delivery systems due to its ability to modulate release rates. Employed in surface modification of nanoparticles to enhance compatibility with non-polar matrices. Acts as a thermoresponsive component in smart coatings, where changes in temperature trigger structural responses. Applied in chromatography as a stationary phase coating for separating non-polar compounds. Also utilized in fabricating low-surface-energy films for anti-fouling and water-repellent surfaces.