Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting central nervous system disorders and infectious diseases. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in building complex heterocyclic compounds. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions to introduce the pyridine moiety in drug candidates. Also utilized in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and herbicides due to its reactivity and stability under various reaction conditions.