6-Bromo-2-iodopyridin-3-amine is used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Featuring bromine at position 6, iodine at position 2, and an amine group at position 3, its functional groups enable selective cross-coupling reactions due to the differing reactivities of the halogens. This makes it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds. It is commonly employed in Suzuki and Buchwald–Hartwig reactions to form carbon–carbon and carbon–nitrogen bonds. Additionally, it is utilized in the preparation of agrochemicals and functional materials due to its reactivity and structural features.