Used primarily in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive compounds, particularly those targeting neurological and inflammatory pathways. Its structural features enable modulation of enzyme activity, making it valuable in developing inhibitors for kinases and other regulatory proteins. Also explored in the design of novel antimicrobial agents due to its ability to disrupt microbial cell membrane integrity. Additionally, serves as a scaffold in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates with improved metabolic stability and target selectivity.