Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in constructing complex pyridine-based molecules. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig aminations to form carbon-carbon or carbon-nitrogen bonds. Also utilized in the production of herbicides and insecticides due to the bioactivity associated with halogenated pyridine derivatives. Its methoxy and halogen groups provide sites for further chemical modification, enabling tailored molecular design in drug discovery and crop protection chemistry.