Used as a surface modifier in nanotechnology and advanced coatings, this compound enhances compatibility between inorganic nanoparticles and organic matrices. It is particularly effective in improving dispersion stability in sol-gel systems and hybrid materials. Its branched isobutyl groups provide steric hindrance, reducing aggregation, while the propoxy-diol chain offers sites for further functionalization or hydrogen bonding. Commonly applied in specialty optical coatings, dielectric materials, and as a coupling agent in nanocomposites for electronics and aerospace materials. Also utilized in controlled release systems and as a structural component in dendritic polymers for precision engineering at the molecular level.