Physical and Chemical Properties: Light yellowish liquid Application - Synthetic spices: used in the production of piperonal and synthetic vanillin. - Pharmaceutical production: It is an important intermediate for synthesizing various antibiotics, such as amoxicillin and cefepime. Used as raw materials for manufacturing antihypertensive drugs and other medications. - Manufacturing pesticides: It is one of the key raw materials for producing the famous herbicide glyphosate. - Cosmetics and Skincare: Directly used as a chemical skin changing agent for treating acne, acne scars, pigmentation, and anti-aging. - Electroplating industry: as an additive and reducing agent for environmentally friendly cyanide free electroplating (such as cyanide free silver plating). - Chemical synthesis: As a multifunctional intermediate, it is used to synthesize various fine chemicals and polymer materials.