Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of bioactive molecules and drug candidates. Its structure supports the formation of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are common in medicinal chemistry. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and compounds with anti-inflammatory or anticancer activity. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel active ingredients. Serves as a building block in organic synthesis, especially in reactions involving aldehyde functionality such as reductive amination or condensation reactions.