Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of certain antihypertensive and antiarrhythmic drugs. It also serves as a building block in the development of nicotinamide-related compounds and can be employed in the preparation of pyridine-based ligands for catalytic applications. Its hydroxyl and pyridine functionalities make it useful in forming complexes with metal ions, which are explored in medicinal chemistry and material science.