Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinamide-based drugs and kinase inhibitors. Commonly employed in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for treatments targeting inflammatory diseases, cancer, and central nervous system disorders. Also utilized in agrochemical synthesis for creating novel pesticides and herbicides due to its favorable reactivity and structural properties. Its amino and ester functional groups allow for easy modification in multi-step organic reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery research.