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 medicinal chemistry due to its ability to mimic purine structures, enabling interaction with biological targets such as ATP-binding sites in enzymes. Its scaffold is found in compounds with antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective activities. Also employed in research for designing novel heterocyclic compounds with potential therapeutic effects.