Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with central nervous system activity. It serves as a building block for amide and halogenated compounds in medicinal chemistry. Commonly employed in the preparation of anticonvulsant and neuroprotective agents due to its ability to modulate biological targets through electrophilic substitution and hydrogen bonding. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its reactivity allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in combinatorial chemistry and high-throughput screening processes.