Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators. It serves as a building block for compounds with potential neurological applications, including treatments for cognitive disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. Its structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating pyridine-based bioactive molecules. Also employed in research settings to design and optimize new drug candidates targeting central nervous system pathways.