Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active ingredients for central nervous system (CNS) drugs and anti-inflammatory agents. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its amide and amine functional groups, which allow for easy modification and incorporation into larger bioactive molecules. Also employed in the preparation of dyes and functional polymers where aromatic amide structures enhance thermal stability and electronic properties. Its dimethylamino group improves solubility, making it suitable for solution-phase synthesis in drug discovery.