Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with biological activity. It serves as a building block in heterocyclic chemistry, enabling the formation of pyridines, pyrimidines, and other nitrogen-containing rings commonly found in drugs. Its structure supports conjugate addition and cyclization reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for developing compounds with antitumor, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Also applied in agrochemical synthesis for creating novel pesticides and herbicides due to its reactivity and functional group compatibility.