Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and central nervous system agents. Its fluorinated pyridine structure enhances metabolic stability and binding affinity in drug molecules. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing pharmacokinetic properties such as bioavailability and half-life. Also utilized in agrochemicals for improving the efficacy of crop protection agents due to its electron-withdrawing characteristics and resistance to degradation.