Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating analogs with improved potency and metabolic stability. Commonly employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and specialty heterocyclic compounds where fluorine substitution enhances reactivity or binding affinity. Also utilized in research settings for building complex molecules through cross-coupling and nucleophilic substitution reactions.