Used as a specialty ester in cosmetic and personal care formulations, this compound functions primarily as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. It helps improve the texture and spreadability of creams and lotions while enhancing skin feel and reducing greasiness. Its structure allows for slow hydrolysis, providing sustained release properties in topical applications. It is also employed in fragrance delivery systems due to its ability to stabilize and prolong the release of volatile aroma compounds. Additionally, it serves as a building block in synthesizing more complex esters for use in dermatological and pharmaceutical products.