Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for treating inflammatory diseases and certain cancers. Its structure supports the design of bioactive molecules with high selectivity and potency. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry research for constructing heterocyclic scaffolds that enhance drug-like properties such as metabolic stability and solubility. Also utilized in the preparation of pyrazolopyridine derivatives, which show potential in central nervous system therapies due to their ability to modulate neurotransmitter receptors.