Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) active agents and anticonvulsant drugs. Its structure supports the formation of heterocyclic compounds that are important in medicinal chemistry. Commonly employed in research settings for building blocks in drug discovery, especially for compounds targeting neurological disorders. Also utilized in the preparation of functionalized thiophene derivatives for use in organic electronics and materials science due to the electron-rich nature of the thiophene ring.