Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of complex cyclic compounds. Its functional groups—hydroxy and iodo—allow for selective transformations, such as cross-coupling reactions or further substitution/elimination processes. Commonly employed in the synthesis of bioactive molecules and natural products where iodinated cyclohexenone scaffolds are needed. The compound’s reactivity makes it valuable in constructing carbon–carbon and carbon–heteroatom bonds under transition metal catalysis. Also utilized in research settings to study reaction mechanisms involving enone systems and halogenated intermediates.