Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry for constructing biologically active molecules due to its structural similarity to quinoxaline derivatives, which are known for their diverse pharmacological properties. Also employed in research for designing new compounds with potential anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities. Its scaffold is valuable in drug discovery for optimizing potency and selectivity.