Used primarily as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agricultural chemicals, particularly in the development of herbicides and fungicides. Its structure allows for selective modification, making it valuable in creating active ingredients that target specific plant pathogens or unwanted vegetation without significant impact on surrounding crops. Additionally, it serves in the preparation of pharmaceuticals where halogenated pyridine derivatives are required, contributing to the efficacy and stability of certain drug compounds. Its reactivity profile supports coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions, enabling its use in various multi-step organic syntheses in both agrochemical and medicinal chemistry research.