Used in pharmaceutical synthesis as a key intermediate for developing bioactive compounds, particularly in the production of kinase inhibitors and central nervous system agents. Its structure supports the formation of heterocyclic frameworks common in drug discovery. Commonly employed in research settings to construct pyrrolopyridine-based molecules with potential antitumor, antiviral, and neuroactive properties. Also utilized in the development of novel medicinal chemistry scaffolds due to its favorable reactivity and ability to form diverse molecular derivatives.