Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a scaffold in drug design due to its ability to mimic purine bases, enabling interaction with biological targets such as ATP-binding sites in enzymes. Also employed in the creation of central nervous system agents and anti-inflammatory compounds. Its structure supports high binding affinity and selectivity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug potency and metabolic stability.