Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of selective kinase inhibitors. Its structure supports binding to enzyme active sites, making it valuable in creating drugs for inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved target specificity. The compound's ability to act as a building block in medicinal chemistry allows for the introduction of piperidine and chloropyridine motifs, which are common in bioactive molecules.