1. Used as a formaldehyde capture agent to remove residual formaldehyde in fabrics after finishing with 2D-resin, KB resin, urea-formaldehyde resin, melamine formaldehyde resin, etc.

2. Used as an intermediate for fine chemicals, used in the manufacture of resins, plasticizers, spray paints, adhesives, etc.

3. Used to synthesize chiral microporous materials from non-chiral precursors.