Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of serotonin receptor modulators and other central nervous system agents. Its structure supports the creation of bioactive molecules with potential applications in treating neurological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and migraine. Also employed in the preparation of tryptamine and tryptophan derivatives due to its indole backbone. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry research for constructing novel drug candidates and in the design of kinase inhibitors. Its nitrile and fluoro substituents enhance binding affinity and metabolic stability in lead compounds.