Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor modulators and anti-inflammatory agents. It serves as a building block in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules due to its ability to form stable heterocyclic structures. Also employed in agrochemicals for the design of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its structural compatibility with biologically active compounds. Its amino and carboxylic acid functional groups allow for easy derivatization, making it valuable in combinatorial chemistry and drug discovery research.