Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure allows for the introduction of methylamino and ester functional groups, making it valuable in building active ingredients in crop protection agents and medicinal compounds. Commonly employed in the preparation of beta-amino esters and as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in reactions involving nucleophilic substitution or condensation. Also utilized in the development of ion channel modulators and central nervous system agents due to its amine-containing backbone.