Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, particularly in pharmaceutical research targeting cancer therapies. Its structure supports the development of compounds that modulate signaling pathways involved in cell proliferation. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for designing drugs with improved selectivity and potency against specific protein kinases. Also explored in the development of anti-inflammatory and neurodegenerative disease treatments due to its ability to cross biological membranes and interact with central nervous system targets.