Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in constructing complex heterocyclic systems found in bioactive molecules. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for SAR studies due to the fluorine atoms enhancing metabolic stability and membrane permeability. Also utilized in the preparation of novel pyrrolopyridine-based drug candidates targeting inflammatory and neurological disorders.