Used extensively in the fragrance industry to impart citrus-like, fresh, and floral notes in perfumes, colognes, and scented products. It is a key ingredient in creating natural orange and lemon aromas for cosmetics, soaps, and detergents. In food flavoring, it enhances the taste of citrus-based products, beverages, and confectionery. Additionally, it serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of other chemicals, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its antimicrobial properties make it useful in certain industrial applications to inhibit microbial growth.