Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, particularly herbicides and insecticides, due to the presence of reactive halogen atoms that allow further functionalization. The chlorine and iodine groups enable selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in building complex pyridine-based molecules for crop protection agents. Also employed in pharmaceutical research for developing bioactive compounds where the methyl and halogen substituents influence potency and metabolic stability. Its structure supports the development of kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies in medicinal chemistry.