2-(2-(4-Bromophenoxy)ethyl)-3-methylpyridine is an intermediate in the synthesis of 5-(4-(2-(3-Methylpyridin-2-yl)ethoxy)benzyl)thiazolidine-2,4-dione (M320850), which is used in the synthesis of 5-[4-(pyridylalkoxy)benzyl]-2,4-thiazolidinedione derivatives as antidiabetic agents, such as Pioglitazone (P471000).