Used as a reactive intermediate in the synthesis of specialty surfactants and emulsifiers, particularly in personal care formulations. Its terminal double bond allows for further chemical modification, such as thiol-ene coupling, enabling the creation of custom amphiphilic structures. The hydroxyl group enhances water solubility and supports derivatization for use in polymerizable surfactants or as a building block in green chemistry applications. Commonly found in formulations requiring biodegradable and mild surface-active agents, such as in shampoos, conditioners, and low-irritancy cleansers.