Used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics and perfumery due to its pleasant citrus-like, floral, and waxy odor. It helps enhance and stabilize scent formulations in soaps, detergents, lotions, and fine fragrances. Its acetal structure provides improved stability in acidic conditions compared to aldehydes, making it suitable for a wide range of pH-sensitive products. Also serves as a flavoring agent in food applications where a fruity or citrus note is desired.