Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of local anesthetics and anti-inflammatory agents. It serves as a building block in organic synthesis due to the presence of both amino and ester functional groups, enabling a variety of condensation and coupling reactions. Commonly employed in the preparation of dyes, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers where aromatic amines are required. Its methyl ester group allows for easy modification or hydrolysis to the corresponding carboxylic acid for further derivatization.