Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, particularly for targeting enzymes involved in inflammatory and oncological pathways. Its structure allows for selective modification, making it valuable in developing compounds with high binding affinity to specific protein targets. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for optimizing lead compounds due to its metabolic stability and favorable pharmacokinetic properties. Also utilized in the preparation of bioactive molecules for preclinical evaluation in drug discovery programs.