Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Its protected functional groups allow selective reactions in multi-step organic syntheses, especially in constructing complex heterocyclic systems found in bioactive molecules. The silyl protecting group enhances stability during reaction sequences, while the ester moiety can be hydrolyzed to yield carboxylic acid derivatives for further coupling reactions. Commonly employed in research settings for medicinal chemistry and drug discovery programs targeting oncology and inflammatory diseases.