This chemical is widely used as a Grignard reagent in organic synthesis, particularly for the formation of carbon-carbon bonds. It is employed in the preparation of complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, by reacting with various electrophiles such as carbonyl compounds (aldehydes, ketones, and esters) to produce alcohols or other derivatives. Additionally, it is utilized in the synthesis of intermediates for agrochemicals and specialty chemicals. Its role in creating methoxy-substituted aromatic compounds makes it valuable in research and industrial applications where specific functional groups are required for further chemical transformations.

Due to its high sensitivity to air and moisture, it must be handled in a controlled environment, typically in well-equipped synthetic chemistry laboratories with regulated temperature and humidity.