Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for creating analogs in drug discovery programs. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-nitrogen or carbon-carbon bonds, it helps build complex aromatic systems found in bioactive molecules. Also utilized in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides due to its halogen and nitro group reactivity. Its tetrahydrofuran ring enhances solubility and binding affinity in certain biological targets, improving the pharmacokinetic profile of final compounds.