Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its ability to undergo cross-coupling reactions, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic systems. Its structural features make it valuable in optimizing the potency and selectivity of drug candidates targeting inflammatory diseases and certain viral infections. Also employed in research settings for library diversification in high-throughput screening.