Used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products due to its pleasant, long-lasting scent. It acts as a stabilizer for essential oils and enhances the overall olfactory profile in perfumes, lotions, and creams. Its ester structure contributes to slow release of aroma, making it valuable in fine fragrances and scented household products. Also employed in flavoring agents for food and beverages in trace amounts, approved for safe use in low concentrations. Shows mild UV absorption properties, which can contribute to light stabilization in some formulations.