Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and bioactive molecules. Its ester and amide functionalities make it suitable for peptide coupling and the construction of complex molecules. Commonly employed in the development of enzyme inhibitors and prodrugs due to its ability to modulate solubility and metabolic stability. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, where the methoxy(methyl)amino group serves as a masked amine or a polar substituent to influence binding affinity.