Used as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the formation of carbon-carbon bonds. It reacts with carbonyl compounds such as aldehydes, ketones, and esters to produce secondary and tertiary alcohols bearing a methoxyphenyl group, which are useful intermediates in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. It is also employed in nucleophilic addition and substitution reactions, enabling the introduction of the 3-methoxyphenyl moiety into target molecules. Its reactivity makes it valuable in the preparation of complex organic structures, including active pharmaceutical ingredients and functional materials. Due to its sensitivity to moisture and air, it is typically handled under inert atmosphere conditions.