Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the development of kinase inhibitors, particularly targeting tyrosine kinases involved in cancer cell signaling. Shows potential in the synthesis of compounds that modulate cellular pathways related to tumor growth and proliferation. Its structure supports high selectivity and binding affinity to specific enzyme targets, making it valuable in the design of targeted therapies for oncology. Also employed in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize drug candidates for improved efficacy and metabolic stability.