Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions due to the presence of bromo and chloro substituents, enabling the formation of C–C and C–N bonds under palladium catalysis. Also utilized in research settings for the preparation of pyridine-based derivatives with biological activity.