Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors. Its structure supports the creation of biologically active molecules with potential applications in cancer therapy and inflammatory diseases. The compound's sulfonyl and carboxylic acid functional groups allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for building complex drug candidates. It is also employed in research settings to design enzyme inhibitors due to its ability to mimic peptide substrates and bind effectively to active sites.