Enzyme and Protein Stabilization: Added to storage buffers (often 50% v/v) to prevent freezing at −20°C and maintain enzyme/protein activity.

Cryopreservation of Bacterial Stocks: Used at 10–25% v/v for long-term −80°C storage of strains such as Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis.

Cryopreservation of Mammalian and Yeast Cells: Component of cell-freezing media to reduce ice crystal formation and improve post-thaw viability.

Preparation of Electrocompetent Cells: Utilized in cold, isotonic washes (typically 10% v/v) to reduce conductivity prior to electroporation.

PCR/qPCR Additive: Enhances amplification of difficult or GC-rich templates and stabilizes polymerases in reaction mixes.

DNA/RNA Storage: Included in nucleic acid buffers to improve stability during freezing and thawing.

Gel Loading Buffer Component: Increases sample density for reliable well loading in agarose or polyacrylamide gels.

Glycerol Gradients/Cushions: Used to create density gradients or cushions for ultracentrifugation of macromolecules and ribonucleoproteins.

Protein Purification Workflows: Added to chromatography buffers to minimize aggregation and maintain protein solubility.

Carbon Source in Microbial Culture: Serves as a defined carbon source for organisms such as Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Mycobacterium smegmatis.

GMP/Regulated Workflows: Suitable for use in GMP settings; manufactured under an ISO 13485-certified QMS and supplied sterile.