Used as a surfactant in various industrial applications, particularly in detergents and cleaning products, due to its ability to reduce surface tension and enhance wetting properties. It is also employed in the synthesis of organic compounds as a phase-transfer catalyst, facilitating reactions between substances in different phases. In analytical chemistry, it serves as an ion-pairing agent in chromatography to improve the separation and detection of analytes. Additionally, it finds use in the production of specialty chemicals and as an additive in formulations for enhanced performance.