Used as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly in click chemistry reactions. It is often employed to introduce azide functional groups into molecules, enabling the formation of triazoles through cycloaddition reactions with alkynes. This makes it valuable in the development of pharmaceuticals, polymers, and bioconjugation techniques. Additionally, it finds applications in material science for surface modification and functionalization of nanomaterials. Its methoxyethoxy group enhances solubility in various solvents, facilitating its use in diverse chemical processes.