Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting central nervous system disorders and antimicrobial agents. Its structure allows for selective substitutions, making it valuable in constructing complex heterocyclic compounds. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki and Buchwald-Hartwig aminations to form carbon-carbon and carbon-nitrogen bonds. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its electron-deficient pyridine core. Preferred in medicinal chemistry for introducing bromo and fluoro functionalities that enhance binding affinity and metabolic stability in drug candidates.