Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex heterocyclic compounds. Commonly employed in research settings to prepare analogs for drug discovery programs, especially in oncology and anti-inflammatory areas. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing new active ingredients in crop protection agents due to its reactivity and stability in various transformation reactions.