Widely used in topical pain relief products, it acts as a counterirritant in creams and ointments for muscle aches, joint pain, and arthritis. Its ability to produce a warming sensation helps soothe sore tissues. Commonly found in liniments and sports rubs, it enhances penetration of other active ingredients through the skin. Also used as a flavoring agent in candies, chewing gums, and oral hygiene products due to its sweet, wintergreen-like aroma. In low concentrations, it serves as a fragrance component in soaps, detergents, and cosmetics. Occasionally used in laboratory settings as a solvent or additive in spectrophotometric analysis.