Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of antihypertensive and anti-inflammatory agents. It serves as a building block in the preparation of quinazoline-based drugs that target enzyme inhibition, including kinases involved in cancer progression. Also utilized in research for developing new bioactive molecules with potential antimicrobial and central nervous system activities. Its structure allows for easy modification, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for drug discovery and optimization.