Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly kinase inhibitors. It plays a significant role in the development of targeted cancer therapies due to its ability to selectively bind to specific enzyme active sites. Its structure supports high binding affinity and metabolic stability, making it valuable in optimizing drug candidates for improved efficacy and pharmacokinetics. Commonly employed in research settings for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies in oncology and inflammatory disease drug discovery.