Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It also serves in agrochemical formulations as a building block for herbicides and fungicides due to its stable aromatic structure and reactivity. Its pyridine and phenyl ring system enables strong binding interactions in biological systems, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research. Additionally, it is employed in the preparation of dyes and functional materials where electron-rich heterocycles are required.