Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and other central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Its fluorinated indole structure enhances binding affinity to serotonin receptors, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug potency and metabolic stability. Also employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents due to its ability to modulate enzyme activity. Commonly utilized in research settings for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies involving indole-based drug candidates.