Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its ability to undergo selective cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic systems. Its structure is valuable in designing bioactive molecules targeting inflammatory diseases and neurological disorders. Also employed in research for developing novel antiviral agents and in the preparation of fluorescent probes for biochemical assays.