Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in medicinal chemistry due to its ability to mimic purine bases, enabling interactions with biological targets such as ATP-binding sites in enzymes. Also employed in the design of anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial compounds. Its structural versatility supports optimization of drug-like properties including solubility, metabolic stability, and target selectivity.