Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals, contributing to the creation of pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy. Its halogenated pyridine structure allows for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for drug discovery and optimization. Also employed in research laboratories for the design of novel compounds with potential antiviral or anticancer properties.