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 constructing complex heterocyclic systems found in active drug molecules. It is also employed in agrochemical research for designing new pesticides and herbicides due to its ability to enhance binding affinity in biologically active compounds. Commonly utilized in combinatorial chemistry and medicinal chemistry workflows for scaffold diversification.