Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and biologically active compounds. Its structure allows for functionalization in drug design, especially in creating analogs with potential central nervous system activity. Commonly employed in research settings to explore new synthetic pathways and to build complex molecules where a morpholine-containing benzoate scaffold is required. Also utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to the presence of the morpholine ring, which can influence solubility and bioavailability.