Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of fragrances and flavor compounds due to its fruity, green odor profile. It serves as a building block in the manufacture of alcohols, aldehydes, and other derivatives used in perfumery. Also employed in polymer chemistry as a comonomer in certain specialty polyolefins to modify resin properties such as flexibility and thermal behavior. Its reactivity makes it suitable for hydroformylation and hydrogenation processes in fine chemical manufacturing.