Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Its structure supports binding to specific enzyme targets, enhancing selectivity and potency in drug candidates. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing pharmacokinetic properties such as metabolic stability and oral bioavailability. Also utilized in the preparation of pyridinylamino-piperidine derivatives that show activity in neurological and inflammatory pathways.