Widely used in the fragrance industry, it imparts a soft, rose-like scent to perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics. It is a popular ingredient in personal care products due to its pleasant aroma and stability. Also employed as a flavoring agent in food and beverages, it adds honey and floral notes to products like candies, baked goods, and alcoholic drinks. Its mild antimicrobial properties make it useful in some preservative systems. Additionally, it serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of other fragrance compounds and pharmaceuticals.