Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting tyrosine kinases, which play critical roles in signal transduction pathways involved in tumor growth. Its structure allows for selective modification, enabling optimization of drug potency and selectivity. Also employed in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.