Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the development of kinase inhibitors, particularly targeting cancer-related enzymes. Shows potential in modulating cellular signaling pathways involved in tumor growth and proliferation. Also employed in the synthesis of bioactive molecules for studying inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases. Its structure supports high binding affinity to specific protein targets, making it valuable in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates due to its metabolic stability and favorable physicochemical properties.