Used primarily in organic synthesis as a boronic ester coupling partner in Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions. It enables the formation of carbon-carbon bonds, particularly in the construction of biaryl compounds and conjugated systems found in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. The ketone functional group allows for further derivatization, such as reduction or condensation reactions, making it a versatile intermediate in multi-step syntheses. Commonly employed in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional molecules where precise molecular architecture is required.