Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of herbicides and plant growth regulators. It serves as a building block in the preparation of more complex pyridine derivatives with biological activity. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, to form carbon-carbon bonds in the production of active ingredients in crop protection agents. Also utilized in research for developing new kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules in medicinal chemistry.