Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the preparation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators. It serves as a coupling partner in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, enabling the introduction of 6-methylpyridin-3-yl groups into target molecules. This makes it valuable in the development of insecticides and treatments for neurological disorders. Its triflate group enhances reactivity in substitution and coupling processes, offering high efficiency in constructing complex heterocyclic systems.