Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its ability to enhance binding affinity and selectivity in drug molecules targeting neurological and inflammatory disorders. Its structural features make it valuable in optimizing pharmacokinetic properties such as metabolic stability and blood-brain barrier penetration. Also employed in the preparation of ligands for receptor binding studies and in the design of novel bioactive compounds.