Used in organic synthesis as a building block for Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions, enabling the formation of carbon-carbon bonds in pharmaceutical and agrochemical development. Its boronic acid group facilitates palladium-catalyzed coupling with aryl halides, making it valuable in creating complex aromatic systems. The α,β-unsaturated ester moiety allows for further functionalization, such as Michael additions or reduction, expanding its utility in synthesizing bioactive molecules. Commonly employed in the preparation of conjugated materials and intermediates for drug discovery research.