Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Serves as a building block in the preparation of bioactive molecules, particularly in the development of compounds with potential antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties. Its aldehyde functional group allows for easy modification through reactions such as condensation, reduction, or nucleophilic addition, making it valuable in the construction of more complex aromatic structures. Also employed in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and functionalized benzodioxoles, which are common motifs in medicinal chemistry.