Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of serotonin receptor modulators. Plays a role in developing compounds targeting neurological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and migraine. Its fluorinated indole structure enhances binding affinity and metabolic stability in drug candidates. Also explored in the design of anti-inflammatory agents and kinase inhibitors due to its favorable pharmacokinetic properties. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies involving indole-based bioactive molecules.