Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators. It plays a key role in creating active ingredients for drugs targeting neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and schizophrenia. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex heterocyclic systems. Also employed in agrochemicals for the production of certain pesticides due to its bioactive pyridine core.