Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents. Its structure allows for easy modification, making it valuable in creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with targeted biological activity. Commonly employed in research settings for designing new drug candidates due to the presence of both amine and carboxylic acid functional groups, which facilitate conjugation and derivatization. Also utilized in the preparation of specialty chemicals for biomedical applications.