Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Its amine and ester functional groups allow for versatile reactivity, enabling the construction of more complex molecules. Commonly employed in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where benzoate esters and aromatic amines are structural motifs. Also finds use in the synthesis of agrochemicals and specialty polymers due to its ability to participate in coupling reactions and serve as a building block in multi-step syntheses.