Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It serves in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the construction of complex organic molecules where acetylated aromatic systems are required. Its functional groups allow for selective reactions, making it valuable in multi-step organic syntheses. Additionally, it may act as a protecting group carrier in peptide or heterocyclic chemistry due to the stability of the acetamide moiety under various reaction conditions.