Used in the production of acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors. Commonly employed as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Found in some food flavorings due to its fruity odor. Also involved in the manufacture of dyes, drugs, plastics, resins, and coatings. Used in silvering mirrors and as a preservative in some industrial processes. Additionally, it plays a role in laboratory research for studying organic reactions, particularly in forming carbon-carbon bonds.