Used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure supports the construction of complex heterocyclic compounds, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating drug candidates with improved selectivity and metabolic stability. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and receptor modulators due to the presence of the pyridinyl and azetidine moieties, which are known pharmacophores. Also utilized in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize lead compounds.