Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of antiviral and antibacterial agents. Acts as a building block in the preparation of nicotinic acid derivatives with biological activity. Employed in research for agrochemicals, including herbicides and plant growth regulators. Also utilized in coordination chemistry as a ligand for metal complexes with potential catalytic or antimicrobial properties. Its structural features make it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates targeting enzyme inhibition.