Used in research settings as a potent and selective antagonist for the adenosine A2B receptor, making it a valuable tool compound in studies related to inflammation, immune response, and cancer biology. It has shown promise in preclinical models for enhancing anti-tumor immunity by modulating the tumor microenvironment. Its high selectivity allows scientists to investigate the specific role of A2B receptor signaling without significant off-target effects, supporting its use in pharmacological assays and in vivo studies focused on immuno-oncology and inflammatory diseases.