Used primarily in biochemical and pharmaceutical research, this compound serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of BET (bromodomain and extra-terminal) inhibitors. It enables the study of epigenetic regulation by selectively targeting bromodomains, which play a role in gene transcription. Researchers utilize it to develop potential therapeutics for cancer, inflammation, and cardiovascular diseases. Its carboxylic acid functional group allows for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in creating analogs for structure-activity relationship studies. It is also employed in probe development for cellular assays to understand chromatin biology and disease mechanisms.