Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules with enhanced metabolic stability and binding affinity. Its structure supports the construction of cyclopentane-based scaffolds found in certain antiviral and anti-inflammatory agents. The presence of both ester and ketone functionalities allows for selective transformations, enabling the introduction of diverse substituents during drug discovery campaigns. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved environmental persistence and target specificity.