有似玫瑰的香味，广泛用于化妆品香精的调配。对一些真菌有抑制作用，具有抗菌、除螨的作用；对一些自由基有一定的消除作用，具有一定的抗氧化性。

May cause skin irritation, because it is considered an established contact allergen in humans according to the European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety report and European Chemicals Agency (EWG.org)