Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating analogs with improved potency and metabolic stability. Commonly employed in the preparation of fluorinated heterocyclic compounds that exhibit enhanced binding affinity to target proteins. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its ability to modulate biological activity in plant pathogens and pests.