Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in the production of targeted therapies that modulate signaling pathways involved in tumor growth and proliferation. Its structure allows for selective binding to specific enzyme active sites, making it valuable in drug discovery for oncology and inflammatory diseases. Additionally, it has been explored in the design of central nervous system agents due to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier.