Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Its structure allows for participation in polymerization reactions, making it useful in the development of specialty polymers and resins. It can also serve as a building block in the synthesis of styrene derivatives and other vinyl-based compounds. Due to the presence of both amide and vinyl functional groups, it is valuable in cross-coupling reactions and in the preparation of chiral auxiliaries for asymmetric synthesis.