Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators and other central nervous system agents. Its bromomethyl functional group allows for easy alkylation or coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex pyridine-based structures. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and agrochemicals due to its reactivity and structural properties. Also utilized in research settings for labeling and derivatization of biomolecules.