Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive compounds, particularly in the development of anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agents. Its structure supports binding to specific enzyme targets, making it valuable in designing inhibitors for therapeutic use. Also investigated for potential applications in kinase inhibition, which is relevant in cancer drug development. Employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies due to its ability to modulate biological activity when incorporated into larger molecular frameworks.