Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive molecules, particularly in pharmaceuticals targeting central nervous system disorders. Its scaffold appears in compounds with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, and neuroprotective properties. Also employed in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer research due to its ability to mimic purine moieties in ATP-binding sites. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship studies to enhance drug potency and selectivity.