Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents. Its structure supports the construction of more complex heterocyclic compounds with biological activity. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for scaffold modification and optimization of drug candidates targeting central nervous system disorders and metabolic diseases. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing new pesticides and herbicides due to its favorable reactivity and stability in multi-step syntheses.