Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting central nervous system disorders and antimicrobial agents. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in building complex heterocyclic compounds. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions to introduce the pyridine core into larger drug molecules. Also utilized in agrochemical research for the design of novel pesticides and herbicides due to its electron-deficient ring system that enhances binding to biological targets.