This chemical is primarily used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for the development of more complex compounds. Its structure, featuring both a bromo and chloro substituent on the pyridine ring, makes it a versatile building block in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is often employed in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig couplings, to introduce functionalized pyridine moieties into target molecules. Additionally, the tert-butyl carbamate group serves as a protective group for amines, allowing selective reactions to occur at other sites of the molecule. Its applications are particularly significant in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and biologically active compounds.