Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with antimicrobial and antiviral properties. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals for creating novel pesticides and herbicides due to its reactive halogen and nitro groups. Employed in research laboratories for the preparation of pyridine-based compounds used in medicinal chemistry. Its structure allows for selective substitutions, making it valuable in the design of kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies. Also utilized in the production of dyes and specialty organic compounds requiring functionalized heterocyclic cores.