Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of pyridine-based drugs. It serves in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with potential antiviral, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex heterocyclic systems. Also employed in research settings for designing novel bioactive molecules and in the optimization of drug candidates during preclinical development.