A lot of crafters already prioritize running as alchemy specialist, though that's for a variety of reasons, mostly Reisuis, but also the infusions which raiders do need. As an ALC spec though, it does feel like most of the items I can make, especially at low levels, are pointless. You keep it around for making materials other jobs need, it seems.

Ethers and potions don't even feel very useful in solo content past certain levels, but I do keep them around anyways. It's better than nothing when I'm out doing FATEs and my stupid chocobo forgot her training.