Used in research for its potential bioactive properties, particularly in studies related to steroid metabolism and fungal-derived compounds. It serves as a reference standard in analytical chemistry for identifying structurally similar steroidal molecules. Also investigated for its role in biochemical pathways involving ergosterol derivatives, which may support development of antifungal agents or metabolic inhibitors. Its unique hydroxyl and ketone functional groups make it useful in synthetic modifications to explore structure-activity relationships in steroidal frameworks.