Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for designing compounds with anti-inflammatory and antitumor activities. Its structure supports functional modifications that enhance binding affinity to specific biological targets. Also employed in research for developing new central nervous system (CNS) active agents due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier. Widely utilized in combinatorial chemistry and high-throughput screening for drug discovery.