Used primarily as a flavoring agent in food industry due to its strong garlic-like odor and taste. Commonly found in processed garlic products, seasonings, and savory snacks to enhance aroma and flavor. Also investigated for its potential antimicrobial properties, making it useful in natural preservative systems. Shows activity in pest control as a natural fumigant against certain insects and fungi in agricultural settings. Limited use in fragrance formulations for creating sulfur-containing notes in perfumery.