This compound is primarily utilized in chemical biology and medicinal chemistry research as a versatile building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules. Its structure, featuring an azide group, makes it particularly useful for click chemistry reactions, such as the copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC). This enables the efficient and selective conjugation of molecules, which is valuable in drug discovery and development for creating targeted therapeutics or probes. Additionally, it can be employed in the design of photoaffinity labeling agents, allowing researchers to study protein-ligand interactions and identify binding sites. Its aromatic and amide functionalities also contribute to its potential in designing compounds with enhanced stability and binding affinity for biological targets.