Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its ability to participate in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic systems. Its protected amine group allows for selective deprotection and further functionalization, making it valuable in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in research settings for designing bioactive molecules with improved metabolic stability and target selectivity.