Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Its reactive chloromethyl group allows for easy alkylation or attachment to other molecular frameworks, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry. Commonly employed in the preparation of pyridine-based derivatives that exhibit anti-inflammatory, anticancer, or antimicrobial activity. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its ability to enhance molecular complexity in target compounds.