Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in creating compounds with biological activity. Commonly employed in organic synthesis to introduce the picolinate moiety into larger molecules, enhancing target specificity in crop protection agents. Also utilized in research settings for designing kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules due to the presence of the amino and ester groups, which facilitate coupling reactions.