Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor ligands and other bioactive molecules targeting neurological disorders. Its structure allows for functionalization at multiple sites, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing pyridine-based heterocycles. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved selectivity and mode of action. Commonly utilized in organic synthesis to introduce the 3-nitropyridyl moiety, which can be further reduced to an amino group for subsequent coupling reactions.