Used in pharmaceutical research as an intermediate for synthesizing anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents. Shows potential in the development of COX-2 inhibitors due to its structural similarity to known non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Also explored for its role in modulating cellular pathways involved in pain and inflammation. Its furan ring and amide linkage make it a candidate for optimizing drug-like properties such as solubility and metabolic stability.