Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antidiabetic and antitumor agents. It serves as a building block for heterocyclic compounds due to the presence of both amine and keto functional groups, enabling condensation reactions to form nitrogen-containing rings. Also employed in the preparation of dyes and functional materials where aromatic amines and carbonyl reactivity are required. Its hydrochloride salt form improves stability and solubility in aqueous reaction systems.