Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in targeted therapies, especially for tyrosine kinase inhibition, which plays a role in suppressing tumor growth and proliferation. Its structure allows for selective binding to enzyme active sites, making it valuable in drug discovery programs focused on oncology. Also employed in research settings to develop novel compounds with improved efficacy and selectivity against various cancers.