Used as a flavoring agent in food products due to its sweet, caramel-like aroma. It contributes to the characteristic scent in baked goods, dairy flavors, sauces, dressings, and beverages.

Popular in perfumes and cosmetic products to add warm, sweet, natural notes, particularly in vanilla, woody, or confectionery scents.

Serves as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Also used as a solvent or reagent in laboratory chemical synthesis due to its reactive functional groups.

Exhibits antioxidant properties, making it useful in cosmetic formulations for skin protection. Investigated for potential chelating ability, suggesting possible use in metal deactivation in industrial processes.