Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of local anesthetics. It plays a key role in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients due to its ability to form stable amide bonds and its reactivity in nucleophilic substitution reactions. Commonly employed in research settings for optimizing drug delivery systems and improving metabolic stability of amide-containing compounds. Also utilized in agrochemical synthesis for developing herbicides and fungicides owing to its lipophilic properties and structural compatibility with bioactive molecules.