Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of plant growth regulators, particularly in compounds that modulate ethylene activity in crops. It plays a role in controlling fruit ripening, flowering, and stress responses in plants. Due to its cyclopropane structure and functional groups, it is also explored in agrochemical research for developing novel pesticides and growth enhancers. Its stability and reactivity make it suitable for incorporation into more complex molecules targeting specific physiological pathways in agriculture.