Used primarily as a reactive diluent and comonomer in the formulation of specialty acrylate resins, enabling controlled hydrophobicity and flexibility in coatings and adhesives. Its long alkyl chain contributes to improved water resistance and low surface energy, making it valuable in protective coatings, release coatings, and low-friction surfaces. Also employed in polymer synthesis for biomedical materials and dental composites, where tailored hydrophobic interactions and mechanical properties are required. Additionally, it serves in the preparation of functional polymers for chromatography and controlled release systems due to its ability to modulate polymer crystallinity and permeability.