Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of certain antidepressants and central nervous system agents. Its structure allows for the development of bioactive molecules due to the presence of both amine and aromatic methoxy groups, which are common in neuroactive compounds. It is also employed in the preparation of dyes and functional materials where aromatic amines are required. Due to its reactivity, it serves as a building block in organic synthesis, especially in the formation of more complex amine-containing molecules.