Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, particularly herbicides and insecticides. Its structure allows for the introduction of isoxazole-based moieties, which are known for their biological activity in crop protection agents. It is also employed in the development of pharmaceutical candidates where the chloroacetamide group enables further functionalization through nucleophilic substitution. The tert-butyl group enhances lipophilicity, improving membrane permeability in bioactive molecules. Commonly utilized in research settings for designing novel compounds with enhanced stability and target specificity.