Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and bioactive molecules. Its structure supports the creation of ligands for receptor binding studies, especially in research targeting central nervous system disorders. The compound's piperazine and halogenated pyridine moieties enhance its utility in medicinal chemistry for optimizing solubility, binding affinity, and metabolic stability. It is also employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and receptor antagonists in drug discovery programs.