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 scaffold in medicinal chemistry due to its ability to mimic purine structures, enabling interaction with biological targets such as ATP-binding sites in enzymes. Also employed in the creation of bioactive molecules with anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and neuroprotective properties. Its derivatization supports research in drug discovery and the design of novel therapeutic compounds.