Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor modulators and central nervous system agents. It serves as a building block in the preparation of bioactive molecules due to the presence of both chlorine and protected hydroxyl functionalities, allowing selective cross-coupling reactions and functional group transformations. Commonly employed in the manufacture of agrochemicals and medicinal compounds where pyridine derivatives exhibit herbicidal or neuroactive properties. Its benzyloxy group can be easily deprotected, enabling further derivatization in multi-step organic syntheses.