Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of biologically active compounds. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing pyridine-based drug candidates. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions to introduce the trifluoromethylpyridine moiety, which can enhance metabolic stability and lipophilicity in target molecules. Also utilized in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other therapeutic agents where fluorinated heterocycles improve pharmacokinetic properties.