Used as a starting material in organic synthesis for complex compounds, particularly in producing fruity and natural scents, due to its conjugated double bond system enabling efficient conjugate reactions. It serves as a flavoring agent in food products owing to its fruity and slightly fatty odor, contributing to the aroma in some fruits. Occasionally employed in the formulation of fragrances, perfumes, cosmetics, and specific food additives. Also studied for its potential antimicrobial properties, making it of interest in preservation and pharmaceutical applications, as well as its role as an unsaturated acid in biochemical research.