Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors for cancer treatment. It also serves in the design of central nervous system agents due to its structural similarity to purines, enabling interaction with biological targets like adenosine receptors. Its scaffold is explored in medicinal chemistry for creating compounds with anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anxiolytic properties. Additionally, it finds use in agrochemicals as a building block for novel pesticides and herbicides.