Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and bioactive molecules. Its functional groups enable selective reactions for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for modifying pyridine-based scaffolds to enhance biological activity or metabolic stability. Also utilized in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents due to its ability to participate in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions.