Used in the development of pharmaceutical formulations for treating inflammatory and allergic conditions such as asthma and allergic rhinitis. It serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of fluticasone propionate, a potent corticosteroid that reduces inflammation in the airways and nasal passages. Due to its structural similarity to active corticosteroids, it may also be used in research to study metabolic pathways or degradation products of corticosteroid drugs. Its presence in analytical standards helps ensure the purity and stability of final drug products.