Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, particularly in pharmaceutical research targeting cancer therapies. It serves as a building block for compounds that modulate enzyme activity involved in cell signaling pathways. Its structure allows for selective binding to specific kinase targets, making it valuable in the development of drugs for oncology and inflammatory diseases. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its ability to enhance potency and selectivity in drug candidates.