Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules. Its structure supports use in organic reactions where aromatic and ether functionalities are required. Commonly applied in research settings for constructing complex organic frameworks, especially in medicinal chemistry for designing drug candidates with enhanced metabolic stability and lipophilicity. Also utilized in the preparation of fluorescent probes and dyes due to the naphthalene core’s inherent photophysical properties.