Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents. It serves as a building block in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) due to its ability to form hydrogen bonds and participate in π-π stacking interactions, enhancing binding affinity to biological targets. Also employed in the design of compounds with potential anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities. Its structural features make it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug-like properties and improving metabolic stability.