Used primarily as a sedative and hypnotic agent, especially in the management of acute alcohol withdrawal symptoms. It is effective in controlling seizures due to its anticonvulsant properties, often administered in cases where other treatments are not feasible. Paraldehyde is also utilized in medical settings for short-term relief of severe insomnia. Its use in formulations for veterinary medicine includes treatment of epilepsy and nervous disorders in animals. Additionally, it serves as a solvent and stabilizer in some pharmaceutical preparations and has limited use in chemical synthesis as a reagent or protecting group in organic reactions.