Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of nicotinic acid derivatives with potential therapeutic effects. It plays a role in creating molecules that target central nervous system disorders due to its structural similarity to pyridine-based bioactive compounds. Its reactive functional groups allow for easy modification in multi-step organic syntheses, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex heterocyclic systems. Also employed in research settings to develop novel analogs for structure-activity relationship studies.