Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of natural product derivatives with potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules, especially in research focused on benzodioxole-based compounds. Also employed in the preparation of flavor and fragrance compounds due to its phenolic and carboxylic functional groups, which can be modified for sensory characteristics. Commonly utilized in organic synthesis for building more complex heterocyclic systems.