Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, particularly in the development of anticancer agents. It serves as a building block for compounds targeting tyrosine kinases and other signaling proteins involved in tumor growth and proliferation. Its structure allows for selective modification, making it valuable in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies. Also employed in the preparation of bioactive molecules for studying inflammatory diseases and neurodegenerative disorders. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for designing small molecule therapeutics with improved potency and selectivity.