Used primarily as a radical initiator in polymer chemistry, this compound facilitates the controlled decomposition to generate free radicals under thermal conditions. It is applied in the synthesis of various polymers and copolymers, especially in emulsion and solution polymerization processes where precise initiation temperature and reaction control are required. Due to its relatively low decomposition temperature, it enables efficient initiation in systems sensitive to high heat. It is also utilized in the preparation of specialty chemicals and as a cross-linking agent in certain resin formulations. Its effectiveness in generating radicals makes it valuable in curing processes and in the modification of polymer architectures.