Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Its functional groups allow for selective modifications, making it valuable in creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with high potency. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing pyridine-based drug candidates due to its reactivity and structural stability. Also utilized in the preparation of agrochemicals and bioactive molecules where bromo and hydroxymethyl functionalities enable further derivatization.