Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where brominated pyridine derivatives serve as building blocks. Its functional groups allow for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in creating complex molecules for drug discovery. Also employed in agrochemical synthesis for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its reactivity and structural stability. Commonly utilized in research laboratories for preparing ligands and catalysts in organometallic chemistry.