Used as a flavoring agent in food industry due to its nutty, roasted, and earthy aroma characteristics. Commonly found in processed foods to enhance meaty and savory notes, especially in snack foods, soups, and seasonings. Also utilized in the formulation of perfumes and fragrances for its unique warm, green, and slightly fruity undertone. Plays a role in research as a building block for more complex organic molecules in synthetic chemistry.