Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of nicotinic receptor modulators and other bioactive compounds. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in agrochemical research and the production of crop protection agents. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig aminations to build complex heterocyclic systems. Also utilized in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and central nervous system agents due to its favorable reactivity and stability in multi-step organic syntheses.