Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of local anesthetics and anti-inflammatory agents. It serves as a building block in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) due to the presence of both amino and ester functional groups, which allow for further chemical modifications. Commonly employed in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds used in medicinal chemistry. Also utilized in research settings for the development of new drug candidates and in the optimization of synthetic pathways for chlorinated benzene derivatives.