Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active molecules. Its structure supports the formation of heterocyclic systems commonly found in drugs targeting inflammatory diseases, cancer, and central nervous system disorders. The amine and ester functional groups allow for easy modification, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies. Also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and functional materials due to its stable aromatic and heterocyclic framework.