Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, particularly in the development of anticancer agents. It plays a role in targeting tyrosine kinases involved in cell signaling pathways that are dysregulated in tumors. Its structure enables selective binding to specific enzyme sites, making it valuable in pharmaceutical research for designing drugs with improved potency and selectivity. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize drug candidates.