Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Its functionalized pyridine core allows for selective derivatization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing drug-like molecules. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions to introduce the ester-substituted pyridine moiety into larger structures. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing new pesticides and herbicides due to its halogenated aromatic framework. The ester group facilitates further transformation, enabling efficient route development in both small-molecule drug discovery and process chemistry.