Used as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure supports the development of bioactive molecules due to the presence of two amine groups with differing reactivities. The dimethylamino group enhances solubility and influences the basicity of the molecule, making it useful in catalyst design and as an intermediate in the preparation of functionalized amines. Also employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers and ligands for metal coordination chemistry.