Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in antimalarial drug development. Its structure supports the formation of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are common in bioactive molecules. It is also employed in research for developing kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents. The carboxylic acid and amino groups allow for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating compound libraries in drug discovery. Additionally, it serves as a ligand in coordination chemistry for metal-based catalysts.