Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of anxiolytic and sedative agents. It serves as a building block in the preparation of triazolopyridine derivatives, which exhibit potent activity as GABA_A receptor modulators. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved selectivity and efficacy.