Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Its structure supports the creation of molecules with neuroactive properties, making it valuable in research for drugs targeting neurological disorders. It is also employed in the preparation of selective enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators due to its ability to interact with biological targets involving pyridine-based scaffolds. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for lead optimization and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.