Phenyl vinyl sulfone is used as building blocks in the synthesis of a number of organic substances, participate in polymerization reactions, nucleophilic addition reaction, and in cycloaddition reactions. It is also used in the used in the synthesis of reactive dyes, synthesis of textile fibers, in particular cellulose fibers such as cotton and linen. Other applications in the field of medicine includes as powerful inhibitors of certain enzymatic processes. It is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dye stuff.