Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It serves as a building block in the preparation of substituted benzamide derivatives, which are explored for their potential in central nervous system (CNS) drug candidates. Also applied in the agrochemical industry for the production of herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its amide and amine functionalities that enhance molecular binding. Its structure allows for easy modification in combinatorial chemistry, making it valuable in early-stage drug discovery and optimization.