Used in research as a metabolic intermediate in the development of kinase inhibitors, particularly for targeted cancer therapies. Shows potential in modulating cellular signaling pathways due to its structural similarity to adenosine analogs. Also employed in studies related to drug metabolism and biotransformation, especially in probing cysteine conjugation pathways in hepatic systems. Its fluorinated benzyl group enhances binding affinity to certain protein targets, making it useful in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.