Acetylferrocene is widely used in organic synthesis as a building block for more complex organometallic compounds. Its electron-rich ferrocene core makes it valuable in catalysis and materials science, particularly in the development of redox-active ligands and sensors. It is also employed in the pharmaceutical industry for designing bioactive molecules, thanks to its stability and unique electrochemical properties. In addition, acetylferrocene finds use in electrochemistry as a redox mediator and in the fabrication of modified electrodes for analytical applications. Its distinctive structure supports research in molecular electronics and nonlinear optical materials.