Used as a radical scavenger and stabilizer in polymer chemistry, this compound helps prevent unwanted degradation caused by free radicals during polymer processing and storage. It is particularly effective in enhancing the thermal and oxidative stability of plastics and elastomers. Commonly employed in coatings, adhesives, and rubber products, it extends material lifespan by inhibiting discoloration and loss of mechanical properties under heat or UV exposure. Also utilized in research as a spin trap for detecting transient radicals in electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy.