Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, particularly for targeting cancer-related enzymes such as PI3K and mTOR. Its structure enables selective binding and modulation of signaling pathways involved in cell proliferation and survival. Also explored in the development of antiviral agents due to its ability to mimic nucleotide motifs in enzymatic reactions. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for scaffold modification to enhance potency, selectivity, and metabolic stability of drug candidates.