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 the preparation of bioactive molecules due to its reactive aldehyde and benzoyl functional groups, which allow for diverse chemical modifications. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, especially in optimizing drug candidates targeting inflammatory and oncological pathways. Its structural features make it suitable for cross-coupling reactions and heterocycle formation in advanced organic synthesis.