Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, particularly in the development of anticancer agents. It serves as a building block for compounds targeting tyrosine kinases and other signaling proteins involved in tumor growth and proliferation. Its structure allows for effective binding and modulation of enzyme activity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing drugs with improved selectivity and potency. Also utilized in the preparation of small molecule therapeutics for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases due to its favorable pharmacokinetic properties and ability to cross cell membranes when formulated appropriately.