Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. Its structure supports the creation of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are common in drug molecules. It is also employed in the preparation of novel amine-functionalized polymers and ligands for catalysis. Due to the presence of both amine and lactam groups, it serves as a building block in the design of enzyme inhibitors and receptor ligands in medicinal chemistry research.