Used as a chemical intermediate in the production of surfactants, lubricants, and oil additives. It serves in the synthesis of fatty amines, alcohol ethoxylates, and other derivatives used in industrial cleaning agents and corrosion inhibitors. Also employed in the manufacture of polyalphaolefins (PAOs), which are high-performance synthetic base stocks for lubricants. Its long hydrocarbon chain makes it suitable for applications requiring water resistance and thermal stability. Additionally, it finds use in polymer modification and as a comonomer in certain copolymer resins.