What are the main uses of Manganese acetate tetrahydrate (CAS: 6156-78-1)?

Manganese acetate tetrahydrate is widely used in pharmaceuticals as a catalyst and in the production of other manganese compounds. It also finds applications in the chemical industry for metal finishing and as a reagent in analytical chemistry. In research, it is used for the synthesis of organic and inorganic materials, and in some food-related processes as a nutrient supplement.