Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals, contributing to the creation of herbicides and pesticides due to its ability to enhance bioactivity. Its halogenated pyridine structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies. Also employed in the preparation of dyes and functional materials where nitrogen-containing heterocycles improve stability and electronic properties.