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 production 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 binding and modulation of enzyme activity, making it valuable in drug discovery for oncology and inflammatory diseases. Also employed in research settings to design and optimize new bioactive molecules due to its favorable hydrogen bonding and aromatic properties.