Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for targeted cancer therapies. Its structure enables effective binding to enzyme active sites, making it valuable in creating compounds with high selectivity and potency. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for constructing fluorinated heterocyclic systems, which improve metabolic stability and bioavailability in drug candidates. Also utilized in the preparation of neuroactive compounds due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier.