Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of antihypertensive drugs and vasodilators. It serves as a building block in the development of nicotinamide-related compounds with potential metabolic and cardiovascular activity. Also employed in research for its role in enhancing the bioavailability of active ingredients in drug formulations. Its structural properties make it valuable in creating derivatives that modulate enzyme activity, especially in studies related to NAD-dependent enzymes.