Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Its structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating drug candidates targeting cancer and inflammatory diseases. Commonly utilized in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig aminations to build complex heterocyclic systems. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its pyridine-based scaffold.