Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor modulators and anti-inflammatory agents. It serves as a building block in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) due to its functionalized pyridine core, which supports molecular diversity in drug design. Also employed in agrochemical research for the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the amino and carboxylic acid groups allow for easy derivatization. Its structure is favorable in medicinal chemistry for enhancing binding selectivity and improving metabolic stability in target compounds.