Used as a specialty surfactant and emulsifying agent in advanced formulations where stable oil-in-water emulsions are required. Its branched alkyl chains and amide-thioester functional groups provide excellent interfacial activity, making it effective in controlled-release systems for agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. Also employed in microencapsulation processes due to its ability to form durable, semi-permeable films. Shows utility in coatings and adhesives as a wetting agent to improve substrate adhesion and dispersion stability. Its tertiary amine group allows for pH-responsive behavior, useful in smart delivery systems.