Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and bioactive molecules. Its reactive bromomethyl group allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in cross-coupling reactions and the construction of more complex pyridine-based structures. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for modifying lead compounds to enhance potency, metabolic stability, or binding affinity. Also utilized in the preparation of ligands for catalysts and in the development of fluorinated analogs to improve lipophilicity and bioavailability.