Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for targeted cancer therapies. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its ability to enhance binding affinity and selectivity toward specific enzyme targets. Its structure supports the optimization of pharmacokinetic properties such as metabolic stability and solubility in drug candidates. Commonly employed in research settings for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, especially in central nervous system (CNS)-targeted compounds and anti-inflammatory agents.