Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders. It serves as a building block in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients due to its reactive pyridine ring and ester functionality. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing more complex heterocyclic systems. Also utilized in research settings for the design of novel bioactive molecules, including potential anticonvulsant and neuroprotective agents. Its nitro group allows for further functionalization through reduction to amine, enabling diverse derivatization pathways.