Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Its structure supports binding to specific enzyme targets, making it valuable in drug discovery for oncology and neurological disorders. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for scaffold modification to enhance potency, selectivity, and metabolic stability of lead molecules. Also utilized in the preparation of small-molecule modulators targeting G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs).