Used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages for its sweet, creamy, vanilla-like aroma. Commonly applied in the fragrance industry for perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics due to its pleasant scent. Serves as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Also utilized in analytical chemistry as a reagent for detecting amines and other nitrogen-containing compounds. Shows potential in corrosion inhibition studies for metals in acidic environments.