Used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of amine derivatives and functionalized intermediates. It serves as a dimethylaminomethylating agent, enabling the introduction of dimethylamino groups into various substrates. This compound is valuable in pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing nitrogen-containing molecules. Its benzyloxy groups can be cleaved under mild conditions, allowing for selective deprotection and further transformations in multi-step syntheses.