Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It serves as a building block for active pharmaceutical ingredients due to its amine and carboxylic acid functional groups, which allow for easy modification and incorporation into larger molecules. Also employed in the development of dyes and agrochemicals where aromatic amine structures are required. Its derivatives may be explored in research for biological activity, including antimicrobial or antitumor properties.