Used primarily as a reactive monomer in polymer synthesis, enabling the production of specialty plastics and resins with enhanced rigidity and thermal stability. Commonly employed in coatings, adhesives, and sealants due to its ability to improve adhesion and durability. Also utilized in the development of crosslinking agents for surface modifications and in controlled radical polymerization techniques to create well-defined copolymers. Its α,β-unsaturated ester structure makes it suitable for Michael addition reactions in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals.