Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for constructing biologically active molecules targeting cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Also employed in research settings to design novel heterocyclic compounds with potential antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Its structural features make it valuable in optimizing drug candidates for improved binding affinity and metabolic stability.