Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, particularly those targeting cancer-related protein kinases. Its structure supports selective binding and inhibition of specific enzyme pathways involved in tumor growth. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates due to its reactive enone and ester functionalities, enabling further chemical modifications. Also utilized in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to enhance potency and bioavailability of lead compounds.