Used in the synthesis of esters for fragrances and flavorings, particularly in fruit flavors like pineapple and banana. Employed in the production of lubricants and corrosion inhibitors due to its moderate chain length and stability. Serves as an intermediate in organic synthesis, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Utilized in microbiology as a component in culture media to study microbial metabolism. Also found in some antimicrobial formulations owing to its ability to disrupt microbial cell membranes.