Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Its functional groups (bromo, chloro, and nitro) allow for selective substitutions, making it valuable in constructing complex heterocyclic compounds. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions to introduce pyridine moieties in drug candidates. Also utilized in the production of crop protection agents due to its reactivity and stability in multi-step synthesis.