Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in the development of active ingredients in crop protection products. It is also employed in research settings for the preparation of fluorinated and brominated heterocyclic compounds, which are important in medicinal chemistry for enhancing metabolic stability and binding affinity. The compound's reactivity supports cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex molecules in drug discovery programs.