Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions to introduce the pyridinone scaffold into larger drug-like molecules. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its electron-deficient ring system that enhances binding to biological targets.