Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, particularly for targeted cancer therapies. Its structure supports binding to enzyme active sites, making it valuable in developing drugs that modulate cell signaling pathways. Also explored in the design of anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective agents due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and interact with central nervous system targets. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for scaffold modification to enhance drug potency and selectivity.