Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It serves as a building block in the production of selective inhibitors targeting tyrosine kinases, which play critical roles in signal transduction pathways involved in tumor growth and progression. Its structure mimics purine bases, allowing integration into biologically active molecules with enhanced binding affinity to enzyme active sites. Also employed in research for designing new antiviral and anti-inflammatory agents due to its favorable interactions with cellular targets.