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 cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex heterocyclic compounds. Commonly employed in Suzuki and Buchwald–Hartwig reactions to introduce the pyridine moiety into larger drug-like structures. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing new active ingredients due to its electron-withdrawing properties and stability.