Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules that target central nervous system disorders. Its structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing benzodioxole-based compounds with potential anticonvulsant, antidepressant, or antimicrobial activity. Also employed in the preparation of fluorescent probes and organic semiconductors due to the electron-rich nature of the benzodioxole ring.