Used as a multifunctional crosslinking agent in polymer chemistry, particularly in the development of sulfur-containing polyamide networks. Its structure allows for the formation of disulfide bridges, enabling self-healing properties and enhanced mechanical resilience in specialty coatings and elastomers. Commonly applied in advanced material science for stimuli-responsive films and controlled drug delivery matrices due to its redox-sensitive cleavage characteristics. Also utilized in synthesizing dendritic macromolecules where precise branching and stability under physiological conditions are required.