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 easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating analogs with improved metabolic stability and binding affinity. Commonly employed in the preparation of agrochemicals and specialty chemicals where fluorinated moieties enhance lipophilicity and resistance to degradation. Also utilized in research settings for building blocks in heterocyclic compound libraries.