Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, particularly in pharmaceutical research targeting cancer therapies. It plays a role in the development of selective inhibitors for protein kinases involved in cell signaling pathways, offering potential in treating diseases with dysregulated kinase activity. Its structure supports binding affinity and selectivity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates. Also utilized in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to enhance potency and pharmacokinetic properties of new drug molecules.