Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and central nervous system (CNS) active compounds. Its structure supports the formation of biologically active heterocycles, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry for drug discovery. Commonly employed in the preparation of pyrazolopyrimidine derivatives with potential anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anticancer properties. Also utilized in research settings for scaffold modification in the optimization of lead compounds.