Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions to introduce the pyridyl moiety into target molecules. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing new active ingredients. The hydroxyl and bromo groups provide dual reactivity, enabling sequential transformations in multi-step organic syntheses.