Used as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of complex molecules requiring functionalized six-carbon chains with reactive handles. The bromine atom allows for further cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck couplings, enabling the construction of advanced intermediates in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The ester group can be hydrolyzed to the corresponding acid or reduced to an alcohol, offering versatility in derivatization. The (E)-alkene moiety provides a site for selective hydrogenation, epoxidation, or dihydroxylation, making this compound valuable in the synthesis of natural products and bioactive compounds. Its tert-butyl ester group offers stability under various reaction conditions and can be deprotected under acidic conditions when needed.