Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active molecules. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing heterocyclic systems found in drug candidates. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions to introduce the imidazopyridine core, which is present in compounds with anxiolytic, antiviral, and anticancer activities. Also utilized in research settings for generating libraries of derivatives in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.