Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of isonicotinic acid derivatives with potential biological activity. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for creating compounds that may exhibit antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, or central nervous system-related effects. Its functional groups allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in the design of new drug candidates. Also employed in research settings for the preparation of heterocyclic compounds and agrochemicals.