Used as a natural antioxidant in cosmetics and skincare products to protect against oxidative stress and UV-induced damage. Employed in pharmaceutical research for its anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and potential anticancer properties. Serves as a building block in the synthesis of biologically active compounds and functional materials. Applied in food preservation for its ability to inhibit lipid oxidation and microbial growth. Also utilized in analytical chemistry as a reference standard for phenolic compound detection in plant extracts and biological samples.