Used in the synthesis of biologically active compounds, particularly in the development of pharmaceutical intermediates. It serves as a building block in heterocyclic chemistry due to the presence of reactive functional groups that facilitate ring formation and derivatization. Commonly applied in the preparation of potential antimicrobial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory agents. Its structure allows for easy modification, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies. Also utilized in the design of kinase inhibitors and other enzyme-targeted molecules in drug discovery research.