Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that require functionalized acrylic ester moieties. Its structure allows for facile nucleophilic addition and cyclization reactions, making it valuable in constructing heterocyclic compounds such as pyrimidines and pyridines. Commonly employed in the development of anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anticancer agents. Also utilized in agrochemical synthesis for creating novel pesticides and herbicides due to its reactivity and ability to introduce amine functionalities. Serves as a building block in combinatorial chemistry and medicinal chemistry research for rapid generation of compound libraries.