Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, this compound serves in the preparation of more complex molecules for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its alkyl chloride functional group allows for nucleophilic substitution reactions, making it valuable in building carbon chains or introducing functional groups. It may also find use in research settings for studying reaction mechanisms involving tertiary alkyl halides. Due to its hydrophobic nature, it can act as a model compound in studies of lipophilicity and membrane penetration in drug design.