Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of heterocyclic compounds like pyrazoles and pyrimidines which are common scaffolds in drug molecules. It serves in agrochemical manufacturing for creating active ingredients in pesticides and herbicides due to its reactivity in condensation reactions. Also employed in the preparation of dyes and functional materials where amino ester building blocks are required. Its versatility in Michael additions and cyclization reactions makes it valuable in research and development of new organic compounds.