What industries use 2-Ethoxy-3,3-dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl methanesulfonate (CAS: 26225-79-6)?

2-Ethoxy-3,3-dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl methanesulfonate is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry as a precursor in the synthesis of various drug molecules. It also finds applications in the polymer industry for the modification of polymer properties, in the production of sensors due to its potential as a chromogenic reagent, and in semiconductor manufacturing as a chemical intermediate.