Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Its halogen substituents allow for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in constructing complex pyridine-based molecules. Commonly employed in Suzuki and Buchwald-Hartwig reactions to form carbon-carbon and carbon-nitrogen bonds. Also utilized in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds in medicinal chemistry research.