Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of fluorinated pyridine-based drugs that exhibit enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability. Commonly employed in the production of agrochemicals, where the fluorine substituent improves herbicidal or pesticidal activity. Serves as a building block in materials science for creating specialty polymers and ligands in catalysis. Its hydrochloride form enhances solubility and handling in aqueous and polar organic reaction systems.