Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system agents and anti-inflammatory drugs. It serves as a building block in heterocyclic chemistry due to its pyridinone core, which is valued for its biological activity and ability to form stable complexes. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing new herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its structural properties make it useful in the optimization of drug candidates for improved solubility and metabolic stability.