2-Methoxybenzylzinc chloride can be used as:An intermediate in the preparation of 2,4-diamino-6-arylmethylquinazolines as possible DHFR inhibitors.A model organozinc compound in the Pd-catalyzed synthesis of α-aryl tertiary amides by reacting with carbamoyl chlorides.A substrate in the synthesis of forensically significant pyridine and pyrimidine derivatives.