Used primarily as an intermediate in the production of linear alkylbenzene sulfonate (LAS), a common biodegradable surfactant found in household and industrial cleaning products such as laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids, and hard surface cleaners. Its sulfonation yields compounds with strong cleaning efficiency and good foaming properties. Due to its hydrophobic nature, it also finds use in formulating emulsifiers, wetting agents, and dispersants in various industrial processes.