Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive heterocyclic compounds, particularly in the development of antitubercular agents. It serves as a building block for hydrazide-based pharmaceuticals due to its ability to form stable derivatives with carbonyl compounds. Commonly employed in the preparation of pyridine-containing Schiff bases, which exhibit antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities. Also utilized in coordination chemistry as a ligand for metal complexes with catalytic or medicinal properties. Its structural features make it valuable in drug discovery research targeting central nervous system disorders and infectious diseases.