Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug potency and selectivity. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki-Miyaura and Buchwald-Hartwig aminations to build complex heterocyclic systems. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing bioactive molecules with improved metabolic stability.