Used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis, especially in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its halogenated structure makes it suitable for cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic systems. It also serves in the preparation of functionalized pyrazine derivatives, which are of interest in medicinal chemistry due to their biological activity, including antimicrobial and anticancer properties. Additionally, it finds use in materials science for synthesizing nitrogen-containing conjugated systems used in electronic devices.