Used as a chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of biologically active pyridine derivatives. Its stereochemistry makes it valuable for asymmetric synthesis, where it helps introduce specific chirality into target molecules. Commonly employed in the preparation of neuroactive compounds and enzyme inhibitors due to the reactivity of the bromo group and the structural influence of the methoxyethyl side chain. Also utilized in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Negishi couplings to build complex heterocyclic systems in medicinal chemistry research.