Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and bioactive molecules. Its cyclopropane core with electron-withdrawing groups enhances metabolic stability and lipophilicity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. Commonly employed in the preparation of herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its ability to mimic natural substrates in enzymatic reactions. Also utilized in the design of fluorinated analogs to improve pharmacokinetic properties in drug discovery programs.