Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of nicotinic acid derivatives with biological activity. It serves in the development of herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its structural similarity to pyridine-based signaling molecules in plants. Also employed in the preparation of selective enzyme inhibitors and antimicrobial agents in medicinal chemistry research. Its functional groups allow for easy modification in multi-step organic syntheses, making it valuable in creating complex heterocyclic compounds.