Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its ability to form stable heterocyclic structures that enhance binding affinity to biological targets. Commonly employed in the preparation of pyridine-based compounds with antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Its imidamide functionality allows for efficient coupling reactions, making it valuable in solid-phase synthesis and combinatorial chemistry for drug discovery.