Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, this compound serves in the production of specialty resins and polymers due to its reactive epoxide group. It is employed in the manufacture of epoxy diluents, helping to reduce viscosity in epoxy formulations while maintaining reactivity. Its branched structure improves flexibility and impact resistance in cured resin systems. It also finds use in the synthesis of surfactants, stabilizers, and functional fluids where moderate hydrophobicity and chemical reactivity are required. In research, it acts as a building block for introducing methyl-substituted side chains in complex molecules.