Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its ability to form stable heterocyclic structures that interact with biological targets. Commonly employed in research settings for designing drugs that modulate signaling pathways involved in inflammation and tumor growth. Also utilized in the preparation of analogs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize drug potency and selectivity.