Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Its structure supports binding to specific enzyme targets, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for designing drugs with high selectivity. Commonly employed in research settings to develop potential anticancer agents due to its ability to modulate signaling pathways involved in tumor growth. Also utilized in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize drug candidates for improved efficacy and metabolic stability.