Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and biologically active compounds. Serves as a building block in the preparation of neuroactive agents due to the pyridine core and amino group, which can interact with biological targets. The iodo substituent allows for further functionalization via cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for developing new drug candidates. Also investigated for use in neuroscience research for modifying ion channel function or as a precursor in synthesizing compounds that affect nerve signal transmission.