Used in pharmaceutical research as a key intermediate in the synthesis of centrally acting muscle relaxants. Its structure supports activity in the central nervous system, making it valuable for developing drugs that modulate neurotransmitter pathways involved in muscle tone and spasticity. Also investigated for potential nootropic or neuroprotective effects due to its pyridopyrimidinone core, which may interact with GABAergic or cholinergic systems. Employed in structure-activity relationship (SAR) EN studies to optimize potency and selectivity in drug candidates targeting neurological disorders.