Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and related compounds. It serves in the development of drugs targeting neurological and metabolic disorders due to its pyridine backbone, which is common in bioactive molecules. Also employed in agrochemicals for the formulation of certain plant growth regulators and pesticides. Its amino and hydroxyl functional groups allow for easy modification in organic synthesis, making it valuable in research and industrial settings for building more complex heterocyclic systems.