Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its fluorinated pyridine core enhances binding selectivity and metabolic stability in drug candidates. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to the electron-withdrawing effect of the fluorine atom and the carboxylic acid functionality, which allows for easy derivatization into amides and esters. Also utilized in the preparation of nicotinic acid analogs with potential neurological or anti-inflammatory activity.