Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in creating herbicides and insecticides. Also employed in the preparation of fluorinated pyridine derivatives that exhibit enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability in drug candidates. Commonly utilized in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki and Buchwald-Hartwig aminations to build complex molecules in medicinal chemistry research.