Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pyridine-based pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents. Its amino and fluoro functional groups enable selective derivatization for drug design, enhancing target binding and metabolic stability. Also employed in agrochemical research for creating novel herbicides and plant growth regulators. The nitrile group allows for further chemical transformations, such as hydrolysis to carboxylic acids or reduction to aminomethyl derivatives, broadening its utility in medicinal chemistry.