Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex heterocyclic systems. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig aminations to introduce aryl or amino groups. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to the enhanced reactivity imparted by the bromo and fluoro substituents. The ester group facilitates further transformation, enabling peptide-like coupling or hydrolysis to the corresponding carboxylic acid for use in prodrug strategies.