Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to the presence of both amide and bromopyridine functionalities, enabling coupling reactions and functional group transformations. Commonly employed in the preparation of biologically active molecules, including those targeting inflammatory diseases and neurological disorders. Its structural features make it valuable in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies during drug discovery.