Used as a specialty intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of conjugated molecules and functionalized polymers. Its alkyne functionality allows for coupling reactions, such as Sonogashira or click chemistry, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. The methoxy groups enhance solubility and can act as protecting groups or electronic modifiers in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is also employed in materials science for developing optoelectronic compounds due to its ability to stabilize extended pi-systems.