Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Its halogen substituents allow for selective cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, enabling the construction of complex pyridine-based structures. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for lead optimization due to the ease of functionalization. Also utilized in the preparation of ligands for catalysis and in materials science for designing organic semiconductors.