Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals and biologically active compounds. Its structure supports the development of drugs targeting neurological and psychiatric disorders due to the presence of amine and lactam functional groups. Also employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers and agrochemicals where nitrogen-containing heterocycles enhance bioavailability or reactivity. Its solubility and polarity make it suitable as a building block in medicinal chemistry for creating novel analogs with improved pharmacokinetic profiles.