Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, this compound plays a key role in the preparation of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. Its reactive chlorine functionality allows for substitution reactions, enabling the introduction of the pinacolone moiety into target structures. It is also employed in the development of specialty chemicals where a sterically hindered ketone group is required. Due to its reactivity, it is handled under controlled conditions to achieve selective transformations in multi-step syntheses.