Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, particularly herbicides and insecticides. It plays a key role in the production of chlorpyrifos, a widely used organophosphate insecticide. Also serves as a building block in pharmaceutical manufacturing, especially in the development of nicotinic receptor modulators. Its derivatives are explored for use in crop protection agents due to their ability to selectively target pest nervous systems. Additionally, it is employed in research for developing new pyridine-based compounds with biological activity.