Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of herbicides and anti-inflammatory agents. Its chlorinated aliphatic structure allows for selective reactivity in organic transformations, making it valuable in building complex molecules. Commonly employed in esterification and coupling reactions to introduce the 4-methylpentanoyl backbone into target compounds. Also utilized in the development of chiral synthons due to its potential for stereoselective synthesis.