Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in pharmaceuticals targeting central nervous system disorders. It serves as a building block for kinase inhibitors and has been explored in the development of anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective agents. Its nitrile and thiazole functionalities allow for further chemical modifications, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies. Also employed in the preparation of fluorinated analogs to enhance metabolic stability and binding affinity in drug candidates.