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 due to its ability to form stable heterocyclic structures that enhance binding affinity to biological targets. Commonly employed in the preparation of compounds with anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antiproliferative activities. Its scaffold is valued in drug discovery for improving metabolic stability and solubility of active molecules.