Used primarily in research settings as a potent and selective antagonist for the adenosine A2B receptor. This compound is valuable in studying inflammatory processes, asthma, and immune responses, where adenosine signaling plays a key role. It helps modulate cytokine production and has been investigated for its potential in reducing inflammation in preclinical models. Due to its high selectivity, it is preferred in pharmacological studies aiming to dissect A2B receptor-specific effects without significant off-target activity.