Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active molecules. The aldehyde group allows for further functionalization through reactions such as reductive amination or Wittig-type transformations, enabling the introduction of diverse side chains. The tert-butyloxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group stabilizes the amine during synthetic steps and can be selectively removed under acidic conditions, making this compound valuable in multi-step organic synthesis. Its pyridine core contributes to enhanced binding affinity in drug candidates targeting enzymes and receptors involved in inflammatory and oncological pathways.