Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for selective functionalization in cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in building complex pyridine-based compounds. Commonly employed in Suzuki and Negishi reactions to introduce the difluoroethylpyridine moiety, which can enhance metabolic stability and lipophilicity in drug candidates. Also utilized in research for creating novel pesticides due to the electron-withdrawing nature of the fluorinated group combined with the pyridine ring’s reactivity.