Used primarily as a sex pheromone in agriculture for pest control, especially targeting moths such as the codling moth and oriental fruit moth. It is deployed in mating disruption systems where the compound is released into the environment to confuse male insects, preventing them from locating females, thereby reducing reproduction and crop damage. This application supports integrated pest management and reduces reliance on conventional insecticides. Also used in monitoring traps to detect pest presence and population levels in orchards and vineyards.