Used in the development of pharmaceuticals targeting inflammatory diseases and certain cancers due to its ability to modulate kinase enzyme activity. It acts as a key intermediate in synthesizing selective inhibitors that interfere with signaling pathways involved in cell proliferation and immune response. Its structure supports binding to specific protein targets, making it valuable in drug discovery for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and leukemia. Also employed in research settings to study apoptosis and cell cycle regulation.