Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its aldehyde functional group allows for easy modification, enabling the formation of more complex heterocyclic compounds. It is also employed in the preparation of pyrazole-based derivatives with biological activity, including fungicides and insecticides. Due to its reactive structure, it plays a role in condensation reactions to build larger molecules used in crop protection products.