Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinamide-based drugs and enzyme inhibitors. Its structure supports the creation of compounds with biological activity, including those targeting metabolic and neurological pathways. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing heterocyclic systems due to the reactivity of the bromo and hydroxy groups, enabling cross-coupling and substitution reactions. Also utilized in the preparation of agrochemicals and bioactive molecules where functionalized pyridine derivatives are required.