Used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It serves as a precursor in the development of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds, which are important in drug discovery. Its reactivity allows for functionalization at various positions on the pyridine ring, enabling the construction of complex molecules. Also employed in research settings to study nitration and oxidation reactions. Shows utility in the synthesis of pyridine-based ligands for catalysis and in the development of materials with electronic properties.