Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of complex natural products and pharmaceuticals. Its acrylate functionality allows it to participate in Michael addition reactions and other conjugate additions, making it valuable in constructing carbon-carbon bonds. The presence of protected hydroxyl groups (benzyloxy and methoxyethoxymethoxy) enables selective deprotection and further functionalization, useful in multi-step syntheses of bioactive molecules. Commonly employed in the development of flavonoids, stilbenes, and other polyphenolic compounds with potential therapeutic properties.