Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of pyridine carboxylic acid derivatives with potential applications in metabolic and cardiovascular therapies. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals for creating herbicides and plant growth regulators due to its structural compatibility with bioactive molecules. Also employed in research laboratories for designing novel heterocyclic compounds, leveraging its carboxylic acid and pyridine functionalities for coupling reactions and functional group transformations.