Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of pyridine-based active ingredients. Its halogen substituents allow selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex molecules. Commonly employed in Suzuki, Stille, and Heck reactions to introduce the pyridine scaffold into target compounds. Also utilized in the research and development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active agents.