Used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, especially in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Its structure supports binding to specific enzyme targets involved in cell signaling pathways, making it valuable in drug discovery. Commonly employed in research settings to optimize potency and selectivity in small-molecule therapeutics. Also utilized in the preparation of analogs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its functional versatility and stability in various reaction conditions.