Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for central nervous system (CNS) drugs and antidepressants. Its structure allows for selective modification in drug design, making it valuable in creating compounds with enhanced binding affinity and metabolic stability. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions and amination processes to build complex aromatic amines. Also utilized in the preparation of fluorinated analogs in medicinal chemistry to improve bioavailability and target specificity.