Used primarily as a flavoring agent in the food industry due to its fruity, green, and apple-like aroma. It is added to create or enhance flavors in fruit-flavored products, candies, beverages, and dairy items. Also employed in the fragrance industry for perfumes and scented consumer goods, where it contributes a fresh, ketonic note. Its stability and volatility make it suitable for use in both aqueous and lipid-based systems. Occasionally used as a solvent or intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of more complex aroma chemicals.