Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in developing kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a scaffold in drug design due to its ability to mimic purine bases, enabling interactions with biological targets such as ATP-binding sites in enzymes. Found in compounds with antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory activities. Also employed in research for developing new central nervous system agents and antiparasitic drugs. Its structure supports high binding affinity and selectivity, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug candidates.