Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in creating complex heterocyclic compounds. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki and Buchwald-Hartwig aminations to build biaryl or aryl-amine linkages. Also utilized in the production of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules due to the combined electronic effects of bromo and fluoro substituents on the pyridine ring.