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 functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions to introduce fluorinated and brominated pyridine motifs, which are prevalent in agrochemicals and drug candidates. Also utilized in research settings for the preparation of fluorescent probes and labeled compounds due to the reactivity of the bromo and ester groups.