Used in pharmaceutical research as a structural analog and starting material in the synthesis of bioactive compounds, particularly for central nervous system agents such as neural stimulants or modulators of adenosine receptors. Serves as a versatile scaffold that can be easily modified to develop novel compounds with enhanced specificity. Investigated for anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer properties, and control of chronic inflammation in animal models. Also plays a key role in medicinal chemistry for targeting ion channels or enzymes involved in cellular signaling, optimizing drug candidates with improved metabolic stability and bioavailability, especially for cognitive and neurodegenerative conditions.