Used as a flavoring agent in the food industry due to its fruity and creamy aroma. Commonly found in dairy and fruit-flavored products to enhance taste and scent. Also utilized in the fragrance industry for creating perfumes and scented consumer goods, where it contributes a fresh, sweet, and slightly floral-citrus note. Additionally, it serves as a solvent in paints, coatings, inks, and extraction processes, valued for its medium volatility and ability to dissolve organic compounds. Its stability makes it suitable for use in both aqueous and oily systems.