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 hydrogen bonds and participate in π-π stacking interactions, enhancing binding affinity to target proteins. Also employed in the preparation of antiviral compounds and in research related to central nervous system disorders. Its structural features make it valuable in optimizing drug candidates for improved selectivity and metabolic stability.