Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of anxiolytic and sedative agents. It serves as a building block for compounds targeting central nervous system disorders due to the bioactivity of the imidazopyridine core. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies to optimize drug candidates. Also utilized in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and receptor modulators in research settings. Its ester functionality allows for easy modification, enabling diverse derivatization for drug discovery programs.