Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. Exhibits activity in signaling pathway modulation, making it valuable in research on inflammatory diseases and neurodegenerative disorders. Also employed in the design of selective protein inhibitors due to its ability to mimic purine structures, enabling strong binding to enzyme active sites. Commonly utilized in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to optimize drug candidates.