Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of agrochemicals, particularly herbicides and plant growth regulators. Its structure supports the development of compounds that interfere with plant metabolic pathways, making it valuable in crop protection formulations. Also employed in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, where it serves as a building block for heterocyclic compounds with biological activity. Commonly utilized in research for developing new kinase inhibitors and other bioactive molecules due to its ability to mimic purine bases in enzymatic reactions.