Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor modulators and central nervous system agents. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds. Its ester groups allow for easy functionalization, enabling chemists to introduce various substituents during drug design. Also employed in the preparation of pyridine-based ligands for catalysis and in agrochemical research for developing novel active ingredients.