Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the production of specialty monomers and polymers. Its two terminal alkene groups and carboxylic acid functionality make it suitable for copolymerization reactions, leading to functionalized polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties. It is also employed in the synthesis of small cyclic compounds, such as lactones or 5-6 membered rings, via cyclization reactions. Additionally, it serves in the synthesis of flavor and fragrance compounds due to its reactive olefin groups that can be modified to produce esters and other derivatives. It acts as a building block in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals where tailored aliphatic chains with specific reactivity are required.