Used extensively as a flavoring agent in the food industry, particularly in desserts, baked goods, confectionery, and beverages, due to its sweet, creamy, vanilla-like aroma. Common in ice cream, chocolates, and cakes, it enhances flavor profile and provides consistent taste. Also found in perfumery for adding warm, sweet notes to fragrances and personal care products such as soaps, lotions, and cosmetics. Employed in pharmaceuticals to mask bitter tastes in syrups and tablets. Additionally, serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain drugs and fine chemicals.