Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated pyridine-based drugs. Its hydroxyl and nitrile functional groups allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability. Commonly employed in the production of kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies in oncology research. Also utilized in agrochemicals for the development of novel pesticides and herbicides due to its ability to improve compound selectivity and environmental persistence.