Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure allows for selective substitution reactions, making it valuable in building complex pyridine-based molecules. Commonly employed in the development of herbicides and fungicides due to the bioactivity associated with halogenated nitropyridines. Also utilized in research for creating novel compounds in medicinal chemistry, particularly in the design of kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies. The presence of both bromo and chloro groups enables sequential functionalization, offering flexibility in synthetic pathways.