Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting central nervous system disorders and inflammatory diseases. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and receptor modulators due to the electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl group enhancing metabolic stability and binding affinity. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides, where the pyridine moiety contributes to biological activity. Suitable for use in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions during late-stage diversification in drug discovery.