Used as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in Grignard reactions where it serves to form carbon-carbon bonds. It reacts with aldehydes, ketones, esters, and epoxides to produce higher alcohols, making it valuable in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Its nucleophilic nature allows for the introduction of a propyl group to various substrates, enabling the construction of complex molecular structures. Commonly employed in anhydrous conditions due to high reactivity with moisture and air. Frequently used in research and industrial laboratories for the synthesis of intermediates requiring alkyl chain extension.