Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, particularly in the development of targeted cancer therapies. Its structure enables selective binding to specific enzyme active sites, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing drugs with high potency and specificity. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions due to the iodopyridine moiety, facilitating the formation of carbon-carbon bonds in complex molecules. Also utilized in research settings to develop novel pharmaceuticals and biologically active compounds.