Used in pharmaceutical research as a scaffold for developing biologically active compounds, particularly in the design of kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents. Its structure mimics purine bases, allowing integration into nucleoside analogs that interfere with viral replication or cellular signaling pathways. Also explored in agrochemicals for creating novel pesticides due to its ability to enhance binding affinity with target enzymes in pests. Serves as an intermediate in synthesizing more complex heterocyclic systems for drug discovery.