Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents. Its aldehyde functionality allows for easy derivatization, making it valuable in constructing nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. It is also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its ability to enhance bioactivity. Additionally, it serves in coordination chemistry as a ligand precursor for metal-organic frameworks and catalytic complexes.