Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals targeting cancer and inflammatory diseases. Its structure allows for strong binding to enzyme active sites, making it valuable in drug discovery programs focused on protein kinases such as p38 MAPK and JAK. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing potency and selectivity in small molecule therapeutics. Also utilized in research settings to study signal transduction pathways due to its ability to modulate cellular kinase activity.