Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of pyridine-based active ingredients. Its bromine groups allow for selective cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in constructing complex molecules via palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki or Heck couplings. Also employed in the preparation of functionalized pyridine derivatives for use in materials science and ligand design. The N-oxide functionality enhances reactivity and directs substitution patterns, enabling precise control in synthetic pathways.