Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor modulators and central nervous system agents. Commonly employed in the preparation of pyridine-based bioactive compounds, including treatments for neurological disorders and inflammation. Also utilized in agrochemicals for the design of novel pesticides due to its ability to enhance molecular binding affinity. Its amino and ester functional groups allow for easy modification in multi-step organic syntheses, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry research and development.