Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its α,β-unsaturated ketone structure makes it suitable for Michael addition reactions and cycloadditions, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic systems. It is also employed in the synthesis of bioactive molecules due to the furan ring’s presence, which is commonly found in medicinal agents. Its chloro and vinyl functionalities allow for further derivatization, making it valuable in building molecular diversity for drug discovery and functional materials.