Used as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, particularly in the production of neonicotinoid insecticides targeting the insect nervous system. Its chiral structure enables effective stereocontrol during asymmetric synthesis, enhancing the efficacy and selectivity of the final active ingredients against pests like chewing and sucking insects. The compound’s stability under various reaction conditions makes it suitable for multi-step industrial processes. It is also explored in the development of novel pesticides that bind to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in insects, causing paralysis and death, with minimal impact on non-target species.