Used in pharmaceutical research as a labeled compound for metabolic studies, helping to trace and understand drug pathways in the body. It serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in the development of new therapeutic agents. Its deuterated methoxy group enhances stability and provides valuable insights in NMR spectroscopy, making it useful for structural analysis in drug discovery. Additionally, it finds application in material science for the development of advanced organic electronic materials due to its unique electronic properties.