Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents. Its halogenated structure allows for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules. Commonly employed in Suzuki and Buchwald–Hartwig reactions to introduce aryl or amino groups during drug discovery. Also utilized in the preparation of bioactive heterocycles due to its stable imidazopyridine core, which is known to enhance binding affinity with biological targets.