Applications
Used in pharmaceutical preparations, feed additive, flavorings agent. Also used by food and flavor industries for its coconut fragrance and taste. It is also used as a reagent in the synthesis of (±)-Massoilactone (M197600); a chemical component with antibacterial activity found in volatile oils.

Solubility
Soluble in water (4 mg/ml at 28°C), alcohols, and propylene glycol.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.