Used in pharmaceutical research as an intermediate in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, particularly targeting tyrosine kinases involved in cancer cell proliferation. Its structure supports binding to ATP sites in enzymes, making it valuable in developing anticancer agents. Also employed in studies exploring anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties due to its ability to modulate cell signaling pathways. Commonly utilized in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize drug candidates for improved potency and selectivity.