Used primarily as a biomass-derived platform chemical in the production of biofuels and biobased polymers. It serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of renewable plastics, such as polyethylene furan-2,5-dicarboxylate (PEF), which is a sustainable alternative to PET. Also explored in the development of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals due to its reactive aldehyde and hydroxyl functional groups. Additionally, it is investigated for use in sustainable battery electrolytes and as a precursor in the preparation of nitrogen-containing heterocycles for agrochemicals and drugs.