Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of biodegradable polymers and specialty polyamides, particularly in creating long-chain nylons with enhanced thermal stability and flexibility. Its bifunctional nature—bearing both amino and carboxylic acid groups—makes it ideal for step-growth polymerization, enabling the production of tailored polyamides for use in coatings, adhesives, and engineering plastics. Also explored in pharmaceutical research for designing prodrugs and bioconjugates due to its ability to link active molecules via amide bonds. Additionally, serves as a building block in synthesizing surfactants and corrosion inhibitors where long hydrophobic chains combined with polar head groups are required.