Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for therapeutic drugs. It plays a role in the production of compounds with potential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, or antiviral properties. Additionally, it is utilized in organic chemistry research for constructing complex molecules due to its reactive carboxylic acid and chloropyridine groups. Its applications extend to agrochemicals, where it may be involved in the creation of pesticides or herbicides.