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 heterocyclic chemistry, enabling the construction of complex fused ring systems with biological activity. Its structure supports derivatization for use in drug discovery programs targeting inflammatory diseases and central nervous system disorders. Also employed in research settings to design potent and selective bioactive molecules due to its favorable hydrogen bonding and scaffold rigidity properties.