Pharmaceuticals- Used to form salts of drugs to improve solubility (e.g. contrast agents). Medical imaging- Component in iodinated contrast media. Biochemistry- Buffering agent and stabilizer. Chemical industry- Intermediate in synthesis.

Enhances water solubility of poorly soluble compounds. Improves drug delivery and absorption. Acts as a stabilizing and buffering agent.

Derivative of glucose where a methylated amino group is present. Highly soluble in water due to multiple -OH groups.