Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer therapy. Shows potential in medicinal chemistry for designing drugs targeting inflammatory diseases and neurological disorders due to its ability to modulate enzyme activity. Also employed in the creation of fluorescent probes for biochemical assays, leveraging its aromatic structure for signal detection. Investigated for use in agrochemicals to improve crop protection agents through enhanced molecular binding properties.