Used primarily as a natural pesticide in agriculture due to its insecticidal and repellent properties, especially against mites, aphids, and whiteflies. It is effective in integrated pest management programs because it degrades quickly in the environment, reducing residual impact. Also found in some flavor and fragrance formulations due to its pungent, musky odor, contributing to herbal or green notes in perfumes and scented products. Investigated for antimicrobial applications in controlling foodborne pathogens and spoilage organisms in post-harvest storage.