Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with antimicrobial and antiviral properties. It serves as a building block in the preparation of substituted pyridines, which are important heterocyclic compounds in drug design. Its functional groups allow for selective reactions, enabling the introduction of various substituents in agrochemicals and specialty chemicals. Commonly employed in research and development for novel kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules.