Acrolein dimethyl acetal is used in the synthesis of 3-picoline and other chemicals, including cinnamaldehydes.
Acrolein dimethyl acetal is used in the pharmaceutical industry to make cosmetics.
Acrolein dimethyl acetal is used as a polymer in coatings, lacquers, and surgical adhesives.
Acrolein dimethyl acetal can be used to modify polystyrene and alkyd resins.