Used primarily as a flavoring agent in food products due to its almond-like, sweet, and bready aroma. Common in baked goods, dairy, and confectionery to enhance flavor profiles. Also serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and fragrances. Employed in the production of furan resins for foundry binders in metal casting. Acts as a solvent and stabilizer in some industrial processes. Investigated for use in renewable platform chemicals derived from biomass.