Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor modulators and central nervous system agents. It serves as a building block for heterocyclic compounds with potential antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory activities. Its structure allows functionalization at multiple sites, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for drug discovery and optimization. Also employed in the preparation of pyridinethione derivatives, which are explored for their metal-chelating properties and use in materials science.