Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It serves as a building block in heterocyclic chemistry, enabling the construction of complex pyrazole-based structures that exhibit biological activity. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry research for optimizing drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders and metabolic diseases. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing new pesticides and herbicides due to its ability to modulate enzyme activity in target organisms. Its ester functionality allows for easy modification, making it valuable in combinatorial chemistry and high-throughput screening campaigns.