Widely used as a topical antiseptic in pharmaceutical and personal care products due to its strong antimicrobial properties. Commonly found in skin disinfectants, hand sanitizers, and wound cleansers to prevent infection. Also utilized in mouthwashes and throat lozenges for its ability to reduce oral bacteria. In analytical chemistry, it serves as a titrant for the quantitative determination of anionic surfactants in various formulations. Its role as a titrant ensures accurate quality control in industrial and laboratory settings where precise measurement of surfactant concentration is required.