Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Its halogen substituents allow for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in constructing complex molecules via palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki or Heck couplings. Commonly employed in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and certain kinase inhibitors in medicinal chemistry. Also serves as a building block in the creation of pyridine-based derivatives for research in drug discovery and material science.