Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Its halogenated pyridine structure allows for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in building complex molecules for crop protection agents and medicinal compounds. Commonly employed in Suzuki and Buchwald–Hartwig reactions to introduce functionalized pyridine moieties. Also utilized in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds where fluorinated aromatics enhance metabolic stability and binding affinity.