Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules. Its structure allows for easy functionalization, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds. Commonly employed in research settings to prepare analogs for drug discovery programs, especially in oncology and central nervous system disorders. Also utilized in the preparation of labeled compounds for metabolic studies and in the creation of chemical libraries for high-throughput screening.