Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Heck reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds in drug discovery pipelines. Also utilized in the preparation of pyridine-based ligands for catalysis and in the design of agrochemicals due to its electron-withdrawing and directing properties.