Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates where the fluorine atoms enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in agrochemicals and specialty materials. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions to introduce the pyridine core into target molecules. Also utilized in the preparation of ligands for catalysis and in the design of fluorinated building blocks for medicinal chemistry research.