Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure supports the formation of complex heterocyclic compounds, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for drug discovery. Also employed in research settings to prepare fluorescent probes and functionalized ligands for catalysis. The amine and ester groups allow for versatile chemical modifications, enabling its use in peptide-like coupling reactions and the construction of nitrogen-containing scaffolds.