Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active molecules. The Boc-protected amine allows for selective deprotection and further functionalization, while the iodine and chlorine substituents enable cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig aminations. This makes the compound valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex pyridine-based structures with high regio- and chemoselectivity. Commonly employed in research settings for the preparation of drug candidates targeting cancer, inflammation, and central nervous system disorders.