Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents. Its structure supports the formation of heterocyclic frameworks common in bioactive molecules. It is also employed in the preparation of pyridine-based derivatives for research in medicinal chemistry, especially in studies targeting cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Additionally, it serves as a building block in combinatorial chemistry for generating compound libraries used in drug discovery.