Used in research and development of antiviral therapies, particularly targeting RNA viruses. Shows potential as a lead compound in the design of inhibitors affecting viral replication mechanisms. Evaluated for its efficacy in cell-based assays to assess reduction in viral load. Also employed as a reference agent in high-throughput screening platforms to identify synergistic compounds or new antiviral candidates. Its structure-activity relationship is studied to optimize potency and selectivity in drug discovery pipelines.