Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It serves as a building block in the development of heterocyclic compounds such as benzodiazepines and quinazolines. Also employed in the preparation of dyes and pigments due to its reactive amino and aldehyde functional groups. Its derivatives are explored in agrochemical research for creating novel herbicides and pesticides. Additionally, it finds use in coordination chemistry as a ligand precursor in metal complex synthesis.