Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. The compound serves as a protected form of 3-hydroxypyridin-2-amine, allowing selective reactivity in multi-step reactions. Its hydroxyl and carbamate groups enable hydrogen bonding and functional group transformations, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing solubility and binding affinity. Commonly employed in the preparation of drug candidates targeting neurological disorders and inflammation.