Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Its structure enables functionalization at multiple sites, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug potency and selectivity. Commonly employed in the preparation of bioactive molecules targeting inflammatory diseases and central nervous system disorders due to its favorable heterocyclic framework and ability to cross biological membranes. Also utilized in research settings for generating compound libraries in high-throughput screening.