Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for targeted cancer therapies. Its structure allows for selective modification, making it valuable in creating drug candidates that modulate specific signaling pathways. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing pyridine- and piperidine-based scaffolds, which are prevalent in bioactive molecules. Also utilized in research settings to develop novel central nervous system agents due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier.