Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents. Its functionalized pyridine core allows for selective derivatization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing biologically active molecules. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions to introduce the pyridine moiety into larger drug-like structures. Also utilized in the preparation of fluorescent probes and agrochemicals due to its reactivity and stability in multi-step syntheses.