Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure, featuring an ortho-acetyl substituted anilide, supports the formation of more complex molecules through functional group transformations, such as amide hydrolysis, ketone reactions, or cyclization to form heterocycles, especially in the construction of bioactive compounds. It may also serve in research settings for the preparation of heterocyclic compounds or as a building block in the synthesis of amide-based derivatives with potential biological activity.