Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure enables selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for developing novel drug candidates. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki-Miyaura and Buchwald-Hartwig aminations to build complex heterocyclic systems. Also utilized in the preparation of receptor modulators and enzyme inhibitors due to its favorable electronic and steric properties.