Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, particularly targeting tyrosine kinases involved in cancer cell proliferation. It serves as a building block for compounds under investigation for oncology applications, including treatments for solid tumors. Its structure supports blood-brain barrier penetration, making it relevant in the development of central nervous system-targeted therapies. Also employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize drug candidates for improved potency and selectivity.