Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting central nervous system disorders and anti-infective agents. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in constructing complex heterocyclic compounds. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions to introduce pyridine derivatives in agrochemicals and medicinal chemistry research. Also utilized in the preparation of fluorinated nitropyridines for use in crop protection agents and kinase inhibitors.