Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, particularly herbicides and insecticides, due to its reactive halogen groups and electron-deficient pyridine ring. Its structure allows for selective substitution reactions, making it valuable in building active ingredients that target specific plant or pest biological pathways. Also employed in pharmaceutical research for developing fluorinated compounds with improved metabolic stability and bioavailability. Commonly utilized in cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds in complex molecule assembly.