Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with biological activity. It serves in the preparation of substituted pyridines, which are common scaffolds in medicinal chemistry. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in the creation of kinase inhibitors and other drug candidates. Also employed in agrochemical synthesis for crop protection agents due to its reactivity and ability to form stable derivatives. Commonly utilized in research settings for building complex heterocyclic systems.