Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pyrethroid insecticides, particularly in the production of synthetic analogs that exhibit high insecticidal activity with low mammalian toxicity. Its structure allows for effective modulation of sodium channel gating in insect nervous systems, leading to rapid knockdown and kill. Commonly employed in agricultural and household pest control formulations targeting mosquitoes, flies, and other arthropods. Also utilized in research settings for developing novel pest management agents due to its stability and reactivity in esterification and hydrolysis reactions.