Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate for kinase inhibitors, particularly in the development of anticancer agents. It shows potential in targeting specific signaling pathways involved in tumor growth and cell proliferation. Its structure allows for high selectivity in binding to certain protein kinases, making it valuable in the design of targeted therapies. Also investigated for use in neurodegenerative disease research due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and modulate kinase activity in neural tissues.