An organic synthetic raw material used in the manufacture of petroleum additives, antioxidants, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol, isobutyl acetate (paint solvent), plasticizers, synthetic rubber, artificial musk, fruit essential oils, and synthetic drugs. It can also be used to purify chemical reagents such as strontium, barium, and lithium salts, and as a high-grade solvent. It is a permitted edible flavoring under GB 2760-2014.