Used in perfumery for its floral, sweet, and slightly spicy aroma, particularly in lilac and hyacinth fragrance compositions. It serves as a fragrance ingredient in soaps, detergents, cosmetics, and fine fragrances due to its stability and ability to enhance scent longevity. Also employed as a flavoring agent in trace amounts for certain food products, contributing warm, cherry-like notes. Additionally, it has been studied for its potential antimicrobial properties, suggesting possible use in preservative systems.