Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for selective functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug potency and metabolic stability. Also employed in agrochemicals to create herbicides and pesticides due to its ability to enhance binding affinity to target enzymes in pests or weeds. Commonly utilized in research for building fluorinated heterocyclic compounds, where the fluorine atom improves pharmacokinetic properties.