Used in pharmaceutical research as a potent inhibitor of specific kinase enzymes involved in inflammatory pathways and cancer progression. Shows promise in preclinical studies for targeting respiratory diseases due to its ability to modulate immune responses and reduce airway inflammation. Also investigated for its antifibrotic properties, particularly in lung and liver tissue, where it suppresses abnormal cell signaling linked to tissue scarring. Its structural features enhance metabolic stability and tissue penetration, making it a valuable scaffold in developing orally active therapeutics.