Used in research as a potent inhibitor of kinases involved in cell signaling pathways, particularly showing activity against cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs). This compound has drawn interest for its potential in cancer therapy due to its ability to induce cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in tumor cells. It is also employed as a chemical probe to study kinase-driven biological processes. Its structure allows for strong binding to ATP sites in kinases, making it a valuable scaffold in the development of targeted anticancer agents.