Used as a key 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-Miyaura and Buchwald-Hartwig, to introduce the nicotinic framework into drug candidates. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing new active ingredients with improved efficacy and selectivity.