Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure supports the formation of heterocyclic frameworks common in drug design. It is also employed in research settings for the preparation of fluorescent probes and ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions. The compound's amine and carbonyl functional groups allow for versatile derivatization, making it valuable in combinatorial chemistry and medicinal chemistry workflows.