Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of antihistamines and anti-inflammatory drugs. Commonly employed in the development of UV absorbers for cosmetics and plastics due to its ability to stabilize products against ultraviolet light degradation. Also utilized in the preparation of specialty chemicals for agrochemicals and dyes. Its aromatic ketone structure makes it valuable in organic synthesis for building more complex molecules through nucleophilic addition or reduction reactions.