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 heterocyclic chemistry to build complex molecules due to the presence of both amino and ester groups, which are reactive sites for coupling reactions. Also utilized in the preparation of metal-organic frameworks and as a ligand precursor in catalysis.