Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of nicotinamide and vitamin B3 derivatives. It also serves in the development of agrochemicals, including certain herbicides and insecticides, due to its ability to enhance reactivity in organic transformations. Its structure supports coordination in catalytic systems, making it useful in some metal-catalyzed reactions. Additionally, it finds use in the preparation of functionalized pyridine compounds for research in medicinal chemistry.