It is used as a preservative. It is used in the manufacture of benzoic acid esters that are used in perfumery and personal hygiene products. Some Longer Chain Alcohol Esters are also used to soften plastics such as PVC. It is used for toothpaste, as a germicide in medicine, and as an intermediate in the manufacture of plasticizers and resins. It is used in the manufacture of cleaning products for floors and surfaces.
