This chemical is primarily used in research and development, particularly in the field of isotopic labeling. Its deuterated form makes it valuable for studies involving nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, where it serves as a tracer or reference compound to understand molecular structures and dynamics. It is also employed in organic synthesis as a building block for creating more complex deuterated compounds, which are essential in mechanistic studies and metabolic research. Additionally, its diethoxy functional group allows it to participate in various chemical reactions, making it useful in the synthesis of specialty chemicals and intermediates for pharmaceuticals or agrochemicals.