Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its ability to bind selectively to specific enzyme targets. Its structure supports optimization of drug potency and pharmacokinetic properties, making it valuable in research for oncology and inflammatory diseases. Also employed in the preparation of receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors, aiding in the design of targeted therapies.