This chemical is commonly used in the synthesis of polymers and materials science due to its azide functional group, which allows for efficient click chemistry reactions. It is particularly valuable in creating cross-linked polymers, hydrogels, and biocompatible materials for medical applications such as drug delivery systems and tissue engineering scaffolds. Additionally, its trioxa (ether) chain provides flexibility and solubility, making it useful in designing surfactants and emulsifiers for industrial formulations. The compound is also employed in surface modification and functionalization of nanoparticles to enhance their stability and reactivity in various chemical and biological processes.