Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antitubercular and antiviral agents. Its structure supports the construction of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds, which are common in bioactive molecules. It is also employed in the preparation of pyridine-based derivatives for medicinal chemistry research and in the creation of ligands for catalysis. Its amino and ester functional groups allow for versatile chemical modifications, making it valuable in drug discovery and development processes.