Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, particularly in the development of targeted cancer therapies. It plays a role in modulating signaling pathways involved in cell proliferation and apoptosis. Its structure supports high selectivity and binding affinity to specific enzyme targets, making it valuable in pharmaceutical research for designing drugs with improved efficacy and reduced side effects. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize drug candidates.