Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure supports the development of bioactive molecules, particularly in creating compounds with analgesic or anti-inflammatory properties. Also employed in research settings for the design of novel organic materials and as a building block in the preparation of functionalized aromatic amines. Its methoxy and methylthio groups enhance electron-donating characteristics, making it valuable in the study of charge-transfer complexes and in the development of dyes or sensors with specific electronic responses.