Used as a potent anti-inflammatory agent, particularly in the development of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It exhibits strong inhibitory activity against cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), making it effective in reducing inflammation and pain with potentially fewer gastrointestinal side effects compared to traditional NSAIDs. Its structure allows for improved selectivity and metabolic stability, which is beneficial in treating chronic inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. Additionally, it serves as a lead compound in medicinal chemistry for designing new analogs with enhanced pharmacokinetic profiles.