Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for constructing biologically active molecules due to its amide and amine functional groups. Also employed in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds, which are important in drug discovery. Its aromatic and substituted phenyl structure makes it suitable for research in designing new therapeutic agents with improved efficacy and selectivity.