Used as a specialty intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of complex esters and functionalized hydrocarbons. Its alkyne functionality allows for participation in coupling reactions, such as Sonogashira or click chemistry, enabling the construction of conjugated systems for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The ester group can be hydrolyzed or reduced to introduce carboxylic acid or alcohol functionalities in target molecules. Due to its branched alkyl structure, it is also employed in the synthesis of sterically hindered compounds, useful in polymer modification and specialty materials.