Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Its structure facilitates the construction of compounds that enable selective binding to enzyme active sites, enhancing drug potency. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for building nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds with biological activity. Also utilized in research settings to develop new central nervous system (CNS) drugs, as derivatives demonstrate the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier. Its halogenated aromatic framework makes it suitable for cross-coupling reactions in organic synthesis, facilitating rapid compound diversification for drug discovery.