Used primarily in the preparation of oximes from aldehydes and ketones in organic synthesis. Serves as a source of hydroxylamine for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, and intermediates like caprolactam for nylon production. Employed in analytical chemistry for the colorimetric determination of carbonyl groups. Acts as a mild reducing agent, for example, in the reduction of nitro compounds to hydroxylamines or in the synthesis of hydroxamic acids. The neutral pH of this solution makes it ideal for sensitive reactions where acidic conditions (from the standard hydrochloride salt) might cause side reactions or decomposition.