Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and biologically active compounds. Its structure supports the development of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are common in medicinal chemistry. Commonly employed in the preparation of potential CNS agents and enzyme inhibitors due to the presence of the methylenedioxy-substituted aromatic and pyridine moieties. Also utilized in research settings for the design of novel compounds with possible anticonvulsant or neuroprotective activity.