Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in agrochemicals, contributing to the creation of herbicides and fungicides due to its ability to modulate biological activity in target organisms. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug potency and selectivity. Also employed in research settings for designing new bioactive molecules with potential antiviral or anti-inflammatory properties.