Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its ability to participate in cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex biaryl structures. Its chloropyridine and biphenyl motifs are valuable for enhancing binding affinity and selectivity in drug candidates. Also employed in research settings to design novel bioactive molecules targeting inflammatory and neurological disorders.