This chemical is primarily used in organic synthesis, particularly in the construction of complex molecules. It serves as a key intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. The tert-butyldimethylsilyl (TBDMS) group acts as a protecting group for the hydroxyl functionality, allowing selective reactions to occur at other sites of the molecule. The compound is also valuable in asymmetric synthesis, where the (R)-configuration plays a critical role in achieving enantioselective transformations. Its application extends to the development of chiral building blocks for drug discovery and natural product synthesis. Additionally, the presence of the hex-5-enoate moiety makes it useful in reactions involving olefin metathesis or cross-coupling, enabling the formation of carbon-carbon bonds in target molecules.