Primarily used as an adsorbent in chromatography, it effectively separates and purifies organic compounds. It is widely applied in the cleanup of samples for pesticide residue analysis in food and environmental testing. Additionally, it aids in the removal of impurities and polar compounds from non-polar solvents, making it valuable in the preparation of essential oils and other natural products. Its high surface area and selective adsorption properties also make it useful in the analysis of lipids, steroids, and other complex mixtures in laboratory settings.