Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, particularly in the production of herbicides and insecticides. Its structure allows for selective reactivity in building complex heterocyclic systems, making it valuable in crop protection chemistry. It is also employed in the development of pharmaceuticals where fluorinated pyridine derivatives are needed for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability. The compound's chloro and fluoro substituents facilitate cross-coupling reactions, enabling the introduction of various functional groups during multi-step syntheses.