Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Its nitrile and ester functional groups allow for versatile chemical transformations, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies due to the pyridine core’s ability to enhance binding affinity and metabolic stability. Also utilized in the preparation of agrochemicals and functional materials where nitrogen-containing aromatic scaffolds are required.