Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its ester groups allow for easy manipulation in multi-step reactions, such as hydrolysis, decarboxylation, and alkylation, making it valuable in constructing complex molecules. Commonly employed in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where a tert-butyl ester moiety is needed to modulate solubility or stability. Also utilized in the production of specialty polymers and as a building block in medicinal chemistry research.