Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of local anesthetics and anti-inflammatory agents. It serves as a building block for more complex organic molecules due to the presence of both amino and ester functional groups, which are readily modified. Commonly employed in research settings for developing new bioactive compounds and in the preparation of dyes and specialty chemicals. Its chloro-substituent allows for further cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery processes.