2-Chloro-4-pyrrol-1-yl-benzoic Acid (CAS# 232275-65-9) can be used as a reactant to synthesize thiazepine derivatives, which act as 11β-HSD1 inhibitors. This chemical compound also can be used for preparation of phenylalanine analogs that possess pharmaceutical activity and can be potentially be used for treatment of integrin α4-mediated cell adhesion.