Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of vitamins such as vitamin B3 (niacin) and related compounds. It also serves as a building block in agrochemicals, helping in the development of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators. Additionally, it finds use in coordination chemistry as a ligand for metal complexes in catalytic processes. Its derivatives are explored in the development of functional materials and electronic chemicals due to their heterocyclic structure.