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 and psychiatric disorders. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing indole-based drug candidates due to its fluorinated aromatic core, which enhances metabolic stability and binding affinity. Also utilized in the preparation of analogs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.