Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and central nervous system agents. Its structure supports the design of molecules with high selectivity for protein targets involved in signaling pathways. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for scaffold modification to enhance drug potency and pharmacokinetic properties. Also utilized in the preparation of novel heterocyclic compounds for screening in anti-inflammatory and neurodegenerative disease studies.