Used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis, particularly in textile and dye industries to reduce disulfide bonds and facilitate dye penetration. Also employed in polymer chemistry to initiate radical reactions, especially in the production of synthetic rubbers and plastics. Its ability to generate free radicals under mild conditions makes it valuable in controlled radical polymerization techniques. Additionally, it serves in the synthesis of sulfones and sulfoxides, which are important in pharmaceutical and agrochemical manufacturing.