Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly kinase inhibitors. It serves as a building block for drug candidates targeting inflammatory diseases, cancer, and central nervous system disorders. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing potency and selectivity in new drug molecules. Also employed in the development of pyrazolopyridine-based small molecules for use in biochemical assays and receptor binding studies.