Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs. It serves as a building block in organic synthesis due to its amide and carboxylic acid functional groups, enabling conjugation reactions. Also employed in the preparation of bioactive molecules and peptidomimetics for research in medicinal chemistry. Its structural similarity to salicylamide derivatives makes it valuable in designing compounds with improved metabolic stability and target specificity.