Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of isoxazole-containing compounds, particularly in the production of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. It serves in the development of herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its ability to modify biological activity in crop protection agents. Its structure allows for selective reactivity, making it valuable in constructing complex heterocyclic systems in medicinal chemistry. Also employed in research for developing bioactive molecules with antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties.