Used in pharmaceutical research as a scaffold for developing bioactive molecules, including antiviral and antimicrobial agents. Its structure, resembling certain nucleobases, supports the design of kinase inhibitors and compounds targeting specific enzymes in diseased cells. It exhibits inhibitory activity against the growth of certain microorganisms and is found in experimental compounds addressing inflammatory diseases, certain cancers, and modulating cellular signaling pathways. Additionally, it is studied in biochemistry to elucidate mechanisms involving proteins and nucleic acids. Also explored in agrochemicals for crop protection due to its stability and interactions with biological targets in pests.