Used in research as a nucleoside analog to study kinase signaling pathways, particularly in the context of adenosine receptor modulation and cellular energy regulation. Its brominated thiophene group enhances binding selectivity, making it valuable in probing ATP-binding sites in enzymes. Commonly applied in biochemical assays to investigate cell proliferation, apoptosis, and metabolic responses in cancer and neurological disease models. Also serves as a precursor in the synthesis of more complex adenosine derivatives for drug development.