Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the preparation of pyridine derivatives and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles. It serves as a building block in reactions involving nitrile oxide or amidoxime chemistry, enabling the development of bioactive molecules. Its reactivity allows for the formation of amidines and other functional groups important in medicinal chemistry. Also employed in research for developing novel compounds with potential antimicrobial or insecticidal properties.