Used primarily as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics and perfumery due to its creamy, coconut-like, and slightly fatty odor profile. It acts as a fixative to enhance the longevity of volatile scent components. Commonly found in soaps, lotions, and scented household products where a mild, persistent aroma is desired. Its stability under alkaline conditions makes it suitable for use in bar soaps and detergents. Also used in flavoring applications in trace amounts for food products, contributing creamy and dairy-like notes.