Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the development of active ingredients requiring trifluoromethyl-substituted pyridine scaffolds. Its bromine atoms allow for further functionalization through cross-coupling reactions, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex molecules. Commonly employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Also utilized in the creation of specialty chemicals where halogenated, fluorinated heterocycles enhance stability, lipophilicity, or binding affinity.