Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic drugs. It serves as a building block for hydrazine-based pharmacophores, which are common in antimicrobial and antiviral agents. Also employed in research for the preparation of pyridine derivatives with potential kinase inhibitory activity. Its reactivity allows for coupling reactions in the formation of hydrazone derivatives, useful in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.