Used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumery and cosmetics due to its pleasant, fatty, citrus-like odor with green and waxy nuances. It is valued for adding freshness and enhancing fruity-floral accords in soaps, detergents, lotions, and fine fragrances. Its acetal structure provides improved stability in acidic formulations compared to aldehydes, making it suitable for a wide range of pH-sensitive products. Also employed in flavor compositions to impart citrus and tropical fruit notes in low concentrations.