Used as an intermediate in Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions, enabling the formation of carbon-carbon bonds in complex organic synthesis. Its boronate ester group facilitates coupling with aryl or vinyl halides under palladium catalysis, making it valuable in pharmaceutical and agrochemical development. The methoxymethyl-protected phenol allows for selective deprotection later in synthetic sequences, offering versatility in multi-step routes. Commonly applied in the preparation of bioactive molecules and functional materials requiring precise substitution patterns.