Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It participates in Friedel-Crafts acylation and other acylation reactions to introduce the 2,4-dimethylbenzoyl group into target molecules. Commonly employed in the development of active ingredients in crop protection agents due to its stability and reactivity. Also utilized in the preparation of specialty polymers and organic functional materials where controlled aromatic substitution is required. Its derivative compounds often exhibit enhanced lipophilicity, making them suitable for transmembrane drug delivery systems.