Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active molecules. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for creating compounds with potential antiviral, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. Its structure allows for easy modification in drug design, making it valuable in optimizing potency and selectivity in new drug candidates. Also employed in research settings for high-throughput screening and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.