Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of pyridine-based active ingredients. Its bromo and hydroxymethyl functional groups allow for selective cross-coupling reactions and derivatization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Also utilized in materials science for constructing functional organic frameworks and ligands in catalysis.