Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinamide analogs and enzyme inhibitors. It serves as a precursor in reactions involving N-alkylated pyridinium salts, which are important in medicinal chemistry for targeting metabolic enzymes and redox processes. Also employed in research settings to prepare bioactive molecules with potential antitumor, antiviral, and neuroprotective properties. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in the design of novel heterocyclic compounds for drug discovery.