4-MAP is an aromatic chemical compound with an aroma described as sweet, fruity, nutty, and similar to vanilla. Its application is used in spice, medicine, and make-up intermediate, ingredient for UV filters, and flavoring in food. It is also used as a chemical intermediate in manufacturing cosmetic additives. It is one of the most common UVA filters in sunscreens and is able to absorb the full spectrum of UVA rays. It is a Zero-Discharge plant.