Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD)-related compounds and enzyme inhibitors. It serves in the preparation of bioactive molecules targeting metabolic and neurological disorders. Its structure supports derivatization for use in medicinal chemistry, especially in creating analogs with potential antiviral or neuroprotective activity. Also employed in research settings to study pyridine metabolism and enzyme function.