β-Chamigrenic acid is primarily studied for its potential biological activities, especially in the field of natural product chemistry and pharmacology. It has been identified as a sesquiterpene compound with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it of interest for development in therapeutic agents. Research suggests it may play a role in modulating cellular responses related to inflammation and oxidative stress. Due to its natural occurrence in certain marine and plant sources, it is also used as a chemical marker in chemotaxonomic studies to classify and understand biosynthetic pathways in producing organisms. Its unique structure also makes it a candidate for use in synthetic organic chemistry as a building block for more complex bioactive molecules.