Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where pyridine derivatives are key structural components. Its functional groups enable selective transformations, making it valuable in constructing complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in research settings for nitration and methoxylation studies, it supports the creation of agrochemicals, dyes, and specialty chemicals. Its reactivity profile allows for use in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions, facilitating the introduction of nitrogen-containing rings in target molecules.