Used as a sex pheromone in pest control, particularly for attracting male moths of certain insect species such as the pink bollworm and other lepidopteran pests. It is employed in monitoring traps to detect infestations and in mating disruption strategies to reduce reproduction in target pest populations. Its high specificity minimizes impact on non-target organisms, making it a valuable tool in integrated pest management (IPM) programs. Often formulated in slow-release dispensers or impregnated into traps for field use in agriculture, especially in cotton and fruit crops.