Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antitubercular and antiviral agents. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its ability to form chelating complexes and participate in hydrogen bonding, enhancing drug-receptor interactions. Also employed in the preparation of pyridine-based ligands for catalysis and in the design of enzyme inhibitors. Its structural features make it valuable in research for developing bioactive molecules and functional materials.