Used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis, particularly for the deprotection of silyl ethers in pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturing. It selectively removes silyl protecting groups under mild conditions, making it valuable in multi-step synthesis where sensitive functional groups are present. Also employed in radical reactions as a hydrogen donor, facilitating carbon-carbon bond formation. Its stability and reactivity profile make it suitable for use in polymer chemistry and materials science applications involving surface modification and silane coupling processes.