Used in the flavor and fragrance industry, this compound contributes fruity, creamy, and sometimes cheesy notes to food flavorings and perfumes. It is particularly valuable in creating complex fruit flavors such as strawberry, pineapple, and passion fruit. Due to its strong odor at low concentrations, it is effective in small quantities to enhance dairy and confectionery products. It also serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of esters used in aromatic compositions.