Used as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals due to its reactive isothiocyanate group. It serves as a building block for synthesizing compounds with biological activity, including fungicides and herbicides. Its long alkyl chain enhances lipid solubility, making it useful in studies involving membrane interactions or as a modifier in specialty surfactants. Also employed in research for developing novel biocidal agents and in the formulation of crop protection chemicals where controlled reactivity and stability are required.