Used primarily as a fragrance ingredient in perfumery and cosmetics due to its pleasant fruity and floral aroma. It is valued in scent formulations for its ability to enhance and stabilize other volatile components. Also employed in flavor compositions for food products, contributing sweet, fruity notes. Its stability and low toxicity make it suitable for use in a wide range of consumer products including soaps, detergents, lotions, and household sprays. Additionally, it serves as an intermediate in organic synthesis for producing more complex aroma chemicals.