Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of antiviral and anticancer agents, particularly in the development of Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) agonists. Its structure supports immunomodulatory activity, making it valuable in pharmaceutical research for enhancing immune responses. Also investigated for use in dermatological treatments due to its ability to stimulate local immune activation. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies targeting inflammatory and infectious diseases.