Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated benzothiazole derivatives, which show significant biological activity. Commonly employed in pharmaceutical research for developing antiviral and anticancer agents. Also utilized in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules targeting neurological disorders. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies. Additionally, it serves as a building block in agrochemicals for creating novel pesticides with improved efficacy and selectivity.