Used as a chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of enzyme inhibitors and receptor antagonists. Its oxazole core and chloropyridine moiety contribute to binding selectivity in biologically active molecules. Commonly employed in asymmetric synthesis due to the stereogenic center, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure drugs. Found in research related to central nervous system therapies and anti-inflammatory compounds. Also utilized in the preparation of kinase inhibitors for oncology drug discovery.