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 hydrogen bonds and aromatic interactions, making it valuable in drug design for enhancing binding affinity to target proteins. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry research for optimizing lead compounds in treatments targeting inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. Also utilized in the preparation of fluorescent probes due to its amide and amino functionalities, which can be modified for sensing applications in biochemical assays.