Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, particularly in the development of targeted cancer therapies. It plays a role in modulating signaling pathways involved in cell proliferation and survival. Due to its structural features, it enables selective binding to specific enzyme targets, making it valuable in optimizing drug candidates for improved potency and metabolic stability. Also explored in the design of anti-inflammatory agents owing to its ability to influence regulatory proteins in immune responses.