Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of local anesthetics and anti-inflammatory agents. It serves as a building block in organic reactions where an ethoxy-substituted aromatic ketone is required. Commonly employed in the development of fragrances and flavoring agents due to its aromatic characteristics. Also utilized in the preparation of photoinitiators for UV-curable coatings and resins, contributing to polymerization processes under light exposure. Its structural properties make it suitable for research in medicinal chemistry for designing new bioactive molecules.