Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated pyridine-based drugs. Its bromomethyl group allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in forming carbon-heteroatom and carbon-carbon bonds through nucleophilic substitution or cross-coupling reactions. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds targeting neurological and inflammatory conditions. Also utilized in agrochemical research for developing novel pesticides with improved efficacy and selectivity.