Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Its halogen substituents allow for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex molecules. Commonly employed in Suzuki and Buchwald–Hartwig reactions to introduce pyridine-based scaffolds into drug candidates. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing new active ingredients with improved efficacy and selectivity.