Hinokitiol is a natural sesquiterpenoid alcohol extracted from plants such as cypress, primarily used as a high-end daily chemical fragrance and antimicrobial agent. It exhibits significant biological activities including antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and soothing effects. In the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, it is often employed as a functional intermediate for synthesizing high-value-added terpenoid derivatives or as a direct active ingredient.