Used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for pharmaceutical development, particularly in the preparation of biologically active compounds targeting central nervous system disorders. Its structure supports the formation of nitrogen-containing heterocycles, which are common in drug design. Commonly employed in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, to build complex molecules for medicinal chemistry research. Also utilized in the development of kinase inhibitors and other enzyme modulators due to its ability to mimic purine scaffolds found in nucleotides.