Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor modulators and central nervous system agents. Its ester functionality and pyridine ring make it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing bioactive molecules. Commonly employed in research settings to prepare analogs for drug discovery programs targeting neurological disorders. Also utilized in agrochemical research for the design of novel pesticides due to its structural properties that enhance binding affinity and metabolic stability.