Used as an alkylating agent in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceutical intermediates and fine chemicals. Its reactivity allows for the introduction of a methoxypropyl group into target molecules, making it valuable in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Commonly employed in reactions with nucleophiles such as amines, alcohols, or enolates to form carbon-oxygen, carbon-nitrogen, or carbon-carbon bonds. Also utilized in the synthesis of agrochemicals and specialty polymers where controlled chain extension or functionalization is required.