Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Its halogen substituents allow for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its ability to enhance molecular stability and bioavailability. Commonly utilized in Suzuki and Buchwald-Hartwig coupling reactions to introduce pyridine-based scaffolds into target compounds.