Used as a buffering agent in pharmaceuticals and biological systems to maintain stable pH levels. Commonly employed in dialysis solutions and intravenous treatments to help regulate electrolyte balance. Serves as a source of acetate in parenteral nutrition for patients unable to eat. Applied in the textile industry for neutralizing excess acid in dyeing processes. Utilized in food production as a preservative and flavoring agent, particularly in snacks and condiments. Also used in heating pads and hand warmers due to its ability to release heat upon crystallization from a supercooled state. Plays a role in DNA precipitation during molecular biology procedures.