1,3-Bis(2-((benzyloxy)methyl)phenyl)isobenzofuran is an intermediate in synthesizing 13-Fluorodibenzo[a,i]pyrene (F588440), a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) thus potentially exhibiting carcinogenic properties through activation of P450 mono-oxygenase enzymes. Also, it has unique electrical and optical properties due to being a conjugated macromolecule.