Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Its structure allows for functionalization in various reactions, making it valuable in the preparation of sulfone-containing compounds with potential biological activity. It also serves in research settings for the design of novel antioxidants and enzyme inhibitors due to the presence of phenolic hydroxyl groups and the electron-withdrawing sulfonyl moiety. Additionally, it has been explored in materials science for modifying polymer properties when incorporated into polymer chains.