Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for selective modification in drug design, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating analogs with improved metabolic stability and binding affinity. Commonly employed in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds where the methoxypyridine moiety is needed to enhance pharmacokinetic properties. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel active ingredients with targeted biological activity.