Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) due to its reactive amine functionality, which allows for easy coupling with other molecular fragments. Its chloro and methyl substituted pyridine core enhances binding selectivity in drug molecules, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing potency and pharmacokinetic properties. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved efficacy and environmental safety.