Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of drugs targeting neurological disorders and infections. Its structure allows for further functionalization, making it valuable in creating compounds with potential therapeutic effects. It is commonly employed in coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon or carbon-nitrogen bonds. Additionally, it serves as a building block in agrochemical research for developing pesticides and herbicides. Its halogenated pyridine core is also utilized in materials science for designing organic electronic components and ligands in catalysis.