The LM336BZ-2.5/LFT3 carries an Obsolete lifecycle status from the manufacturer.
2.49V shunt reference — the core spec
Fixed 2.49V shunt voltage reference in the LM336 family. ±2% tolerance; 10 mA maximum output current; 400 µA minimum cathode current.
TO-92-3 package — field-swap friendly
TO-92-3 through-hole package. Three leads in a row; flat face with part number stamped on it. Standard soldering iron and solder sucker for removal.
That covers office equipment, benchtop instruments, consumer electronics, and appliance control boards. Not rated for outdoor telecom cabinets, engine bays, or factory floors where the ambient swings below freezing or above 70°C.