Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates where enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability are desired. Its structure supports the creation of active ingredients in agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides, due to the electron-withdrawing fluorine atoms that improve lipophilicity and resistance to degradation. Also employed in the preparation of specialty materials and ligands for catalysis, taking advantage of its fluorinated pyridine core to influence reactivity and binding properties in complex organic transformations.