Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NAMPT) inhibitors, which are studied for their potential in cancer therapy. Its structure supports derivatization for targeted drug design, especially in metabolic and inflammatory disease research. Also employed in the preparation of pyridine-based ligands for catalysis and in the formation of functionalized heterocyclic compounds for medicinal chemistry.