Used in perfumery for its sweet, spicy, woody aroma, especially in lilac and carnation fragrances. Common in soaps, cosmetics, and detergents for scent. Intermediate in the synthesis of vanillin, the primary component of vanilla flavor. Employed in flavorings for food and tobacco due to its pleasant, slightly spicy taste. Also used in some dental materials and has mild antiseptic properties. Can act as a precursor in the production of other fragrance compounds and pharmaceuticals.