Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals, contributing to the creation of herbicides and fungicides due to its ability to enhance bioavailability and stability in active compounds. Also employed in research settings for the preparation of novel heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity. Its reactivity allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies.