Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules with antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Its aldehyde functionality allows for easy derivatization, making it valuable in constructing nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for scaffold modification to enhance metabolic stability and binding affinity. Also utilized in the preparation of fluorinated analogs in drug discovery programs to improve lipophilicity and bioavailability.