Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Its structure supports derivatization for enhancing binding affinity to neurological targets, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating potential anticonvulsants and anxiolytics. The fluorinated heterocyclic core improves metabolic stability and bioavailability in drug candidates. It is also explored in the design of novel enzyme inhibitors due to its ability to mimic peptide motifs and interact with active sites.