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 ability to form stable amide and amine linkages. Its methoxypyridine core enhances binding selectivity in drug-receptor interactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing targeted therapies. Also employed in research settings for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize drug potency and metabolic stability.