Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure supports the construction of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds, which are common in drugs targeting inflammatory diseases, cancer, and central nervous system disorders. The amine and ester functional groups allow for easy modification and coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for generating compound libraries during drug discovery. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing new active ingredients in crop protection agents.