Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of a flexible propanoic acid chain attached to a benzodioxane ring, which is known for favorable pharmacokinetic properties. Commonly employed in research settings for designing compounds with potential anxiolytic or antidepressant activity. Also utilized in the preparation of novel derivatives for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies in medicinal chemistry.