Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals for creating herbicides and insecticides due to its halogenated pyridine structure, which enhances bioactivity. Also employed in research for designing novel compounds with antimicrobial properties. Its reactivity allows for further functionalization in cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.