Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals for creating herbicides and insecticides due to its halogenated pyridine structure, which enhances reactivity and binding properties. Also employed in research for designing new bioactive molecules, especially in medicinal chemistry for central nervous system agents. Its functional groups allow for selective substitutions, making it valuable in multi-step organic synthesis.