Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, particularly for targeted cancer therapies. It serves as a building block in the development of compounds that modulate signaling pathways involved in tumor growth and inflammation. Its structure supports high selectivity and binding affinity to specific enzyme targets, making it valuable in drug discovery programs focused on oncology and autoimmune diseases. Also employed in the preparation of imidazopyridine derivatives with potential antiviral and neuroprotective activities.