Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators. It plays a role in creating compounds for neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Also utilized in the preparation of catalysts for asymmetric synthesis in medicinal chemistry. Its structure supports the formation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of both amine and hydroxyl functional groups in a pyridine framework.