Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antiprotozoal agents. It serves as a key building block in the production of drugs targeting parasitic infections such as giardiasis and trichomoniasis. Its nitro group and amine functionality allow for further chemical modifications, enabling the creation of biologically active compounds. Also employed in research settings for structure-activity relationship studies in medicinal chemistry due to its pyridine-based scaffold.