Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of drugs targeting central nervous system disorders. It serves as a building block in the production of certain antipsychotic and antidepressant agents due to its pyridine core and functional groups that allow for further chemical modifications. Also employed in the preparation of agrochemicals, including herbicides and plant growth regulators, where the bromo and amino groups facilitate coupling reactions. Its structure makes it valuable in research for creating novel compounds in medicinal chemistry and in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment.