Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with biological activity targeting specific signaling pathways in cells. Also employed in research for designing new heterocyclic compounds with potential antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties. The carboxylic acid and amino groups allow for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building more complex drug-like molecules.