Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, particularly in the development of targeted cancer therapies. It plays a role in modulating signaling pathways involved in cell proliferation and survival. Due to its amine-functionalized piperidine and pyrimidine structure, it enhances binding affinity to specific enzyme targets, making it valuable in drug discovery for oncology and inflammatory diseases. Also employed in the optimization of central nervous system agents owing to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier.