Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of kinase inhibitors, particularly targeting diseases involving abnormal cell proliferation such as cancer. Shows potential in the development of antiviral agents due to its structural similarity to nucleotide analogs. Also employed in the design of central nervous system (CNS) active compounds, where it contributes to modulating neurotransmitter pathways. Its scaffold is explored in medicinal chemistry for optimizing drug-like properties including solubility and metabolic stability.