Used in organic synthesis as a key intermediate for pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of histamine receptor ligands and antihistamine drugs. Serves as a building block in the preparation of bioactive molecules and coordination compounds due to its ability to act as a chelating agent in metal-catalyzed reactions. In coordination chemistry, it functions as a bidentate nitrogen donor ligand for transition metals, suitable for creating complexes with special properties such as catalysts or luminescent materials. Commonly employed in laboratory research to study the structures and behaviors of coordination compounds. Also used in the synthesis of imidazopyridine derivatives, which show potential in medicinal chemistry for treating inflammatory and neurological disorders. Additionally, it has potential applications in biochemistry, such as modeling enzyme active sites with nitrogen donors.