Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) due to its reactive amine functionality and pyridine core, which are common motifs in bioactive molecules. Its methoxy-substituted pyridine structure enhances binding selectivity in drug-receptor interactions. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and optimization of drug candidates targeting inflammatory and oncological diseases.