Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) due to its functional groups that allow for further chemical modifications. Its structure supports the formation of complex heterocyclic compounds used in targeted therapies. Also employed in research settings for the design of novel bioactive molecules and in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.