Used as a deicing agent for roads and runways, especially where environmental concerns limit the use of chloride-based salts. It is effective at low temperatures and is less corrosive to metals and less damaging to concrete than alternatives like sodium chloride.

Commonly employed in the food industry as a buffering agent and preservative, helping to control acidity and extend shelf life in processed foods and condiments.

Serves as a catalyst or reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in acetylation reactions and the production of pharmaceuticals and dyes.

Utilized in some oil and gas operations as a component in drilling fluids to stabilize shale formations and improve wellbore integrity.

Found in certain fire extinguishing agents, where it helps suppress fires by promoting char formation and reducing flammable vapor release.

Also used in laboratory settings for buffer preparation and in biological applications requiring pH stabilization.