Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor modulators and central nervous system agents. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals for creating novel pesticides due to its brominated aromatic structure, which enhances reactivity in cross-coupling reactions. Also employed in materials science for designing functionalized pyridine-based ligands in catalysis. Its selective derivatization makes it valuable in research for drug discovery and molecular design.