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 derivatives that exhibit biological activity. Commonly employed in medicinal research for designing kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies. Also utilized in agrochemicals to create novel pesticides and herbicides due to its ability to enhance molecular stability and reactivity. Its aldehyde functional group allows for easy derivatization, making it valuable in combinatorial chemistry and high-throughput screening for drug discovery.