Used primarily as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its halogen substitution pattern, which allows for selective cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig aminations. Its structure is valuable in optimizing drug candidates targeting neurological disorders and inflammatory diseases. Also employed in research settings to develop novel bioactive molecules with enhanced binding affinity and metabolic stability.