Used primarily as a flavoring agent and fragrance additive due to its strong banana-like aroma. Commonly found in food products such as candies, baked goods, and beverages to impart a fruity flavor. Also used in the cosmetics and personal care industry for perfumes, soaps, and lotions. Frequently employed in laboratories as a solvent and in the production of artificial flavors. Used in some nail polish removers and cleaning products for its pleasant scent and solvency properties. Popular in educational demonstrations to illustrate esterification reactions and in sensory experiments because of its distinct odor.