Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for selective binding in medicinal chemistry applications, making it valuable in drug discovery programs targeting neurological disorders and inflammatory diseases. The amine functionality enables easy derivatization for building more complex molecules, while the fluoropyridine ring enhances metabolic stability and membrane permeability in final active compounds. Commonly employed in research settings for creating libraries of compounds in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.