Used as a potent anti-inflammatory agent, particularly in the development of selective COX-2 inhibitors for treating arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. It demonstrates strong analgesic and antipyretic effects with reduced gastrointestinal side effects compared to traditional NSAIDs. Its structure allows for high binding affinity to the COX-2 enzyme, making it a valuable scaffold in designing new therapeutic agents for chronic inflammatory diseases. Also investigated for potential anticancer activity due to the role of COX-2 in tumor progression.