Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where substituted benzoic acid derivatives are required. Its methoxy-substituted aromatic structure makes it valuable in the preparation of compounds with biological activity, including potential use in central nervous system agents. Also employed in research settings for the construction of more complex organic molecules, especially in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical synthesis. The compound’s functional groups allow for further chemical modifications, such as esterification, amidation, and electrophilic substitution, facilitating its integration into larger molecular frameworks.