Used as a nitric oxide (NO) donor in biological and biochemical research, enabling controlled release of NO in experimental settings. Applied in studies of NO signaling pathways, vascular relaxation, and cellular responses to oxidative stress. Valuable in pharmacology for investigating the effects of NO on smooth muscle, immune function, and neurotransmission. Also utilized in materials science for developing NO-releasing polymers and coatings with antimicrobial or antithrombotic properties.