Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents. It serves as a building block for novel bioactive molecules due to its structural similarity to purine bases, enabling interactions with biological targets such as receptors and enzymes. Its scaffold is explored in medicinal chemistry for designing potential anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and anti-inflammatory drugs. Additionally, it is employed in the preparation of kinase inhibitors and other therapeutic agents in early-stage drug discovery.