Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of pyrazole-based bioactive compounds. Its aldehyde functional group allows for easy modification, enabling the formation of imines, oximes, or other derivatives important in drug discovery. The tetrahydropyranyl group acts as a protecting group for alcohols during multistep syntheses, making this compound valuable in constructing complex molecules with high selectivity. It is also employed in agrochemical research for designing new active ingredients with improved stability and efficacy.