Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It plays a key role in the production of compounds with potential therapeutic applications, such as antiviral and anticancer agents. Additionally, it is utilized in organic synthesis for constructing complex heterocyclic structures, which are valuable in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. Its reactive sites make it suitable for further functionalization, enabling the creation of diverse chemical entities for research and development purposes.