Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antihistamines and anti-inflammatory agents. It serves as a building block for imidazoline-based compounds, which are important in drug discovery for their activity on central nervous system receptors. Also employed in the preparation of dyes and functional materials due to its aromatic amine and heterocyclic structure. Its bifunctional nature allows for coupling reactions in organic synthesis, making it valuable in creating complex molecules for research and industrial applications.