Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its aromatic amide structure, which can enhance binding affinity to biological targets. Also employed in the preparation of functionalized polymers and dyes, where its amine and amide groups allow for further chemical modifications. Its structural rigidity and hydrogen bonding capability make it suitable for use in materials science, including organic semiconductors and liquid crystals.