Used as a source of vitamin K in animal feed and veterinary medicine to prevent and treat vitamin K deficiency, which supports blood clotting and bone health. Commonly added to poultry and livestock feed to enhance growth and improve liver function. Also utilized in research settings for studying oxidative stress and cellular metabolism due to its role in redox reactions. Occasionally found in some topical pharmaceutical formulations for its hemostatic properties, though human use is limited due to potential toxicity.