Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting inflammatory diseases and neurological disorders due to its ability to modulate enzyme activity. Its fluorinated aromatic structure enhances binding affinity and metabolic stability in drug candidates. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry research for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize potency and selectivity.