Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of selective kinase inhibitors. It serves as a building block for developing drugs targeting inflammatory diseases and certain cancers due to its ability to modulate signaling pathways. Its structure supports high binding affinity to specific enzyme active sites, making it valuable in optimizing drug candidates for improved potency and selectivity. Also employed in the development of central nervous system agents owing to its favorable blood-brain barrier permeability in preclinical models.