Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer therapy. Its structure supports binding to specific enzyme targets involved in signal transduction pathways, making it valuable in designing drugs for oncology research. Also employed in the preparation of bioactive molecules with anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties. Widely utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its ability to enhance potency and selectivity in drug candidates.