Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antidiabetic drugs such as SGLT2 inhibitors. It serves as a building block for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients due to its reactive amine and halogen groups, which allow for further chemical modifications. Its structure facilitates the formation of heterocyclic compounds important in medicinal chemistry. Also employed in research settings for designing new bioactive molecules and in the optimization of drug candidates for improved metabolic stability and binding affinity.