Used in pharmaceutical research as a kinase inhibitor, particularly in the development of anticancer agents. It shows potential in targeting specific signaling pathways involved in tumor growth and proliferation. Its structure allows for high selectivity toward certain protein kinases, making it a valuable scaffold in drug discovery. Also investigated for use in treating inflammatory diseases due to its modulatory effects on cellular signaling. Commonly employed in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize potency and selectivity in new therapeutic compounds.