Used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly in the development of bioactive compounds with potential antiviral and anticancer properties. Its structure serves as a key scaffold in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates due to enhanced metabolic stability and improved binding affinity. Also employed in agrochemicals as a building block for novel pesticides with increased efficacy and selectivity. Commonly utilized in research settings for heterocyclic compound development and in the design of functional materials owing to its electron-withdrawing characteristics and aromatic rigidity.